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How to Determine Dependents on a Tax Return

What are dependents and how do I claim them on my tax return?

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Art Auerbach
Tax Director, Goodman & Company, LLP
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What are dependents and how do I claim them on my tax return?

Basic information to prepare an individual income tax return, Form 1040 and the basic schedules. This video is designed for those individuals who want to undertake the preparation of their tax return. There are tips and pointers for those who have attempted this feat in prior years.

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