Based on the information provided, the correct statement would be:
b.) Kaden is entitled to claim Bryce as a qualifying child dependent.
Which statement is correct?
To find out who can say Bryce as a dependent, we have to follow the rules of the IRS. The rules for claiming a qualifying child as a dependent mostly depend on where the child lives and who takes care of them.
In this situation, Bryce stayed with Cherie for 171 nights and with Kaden for 194 nights. To be a qualifying child dependent, the child must have lived with the taxpayer for more than half of the year. In this situation, Bryce stayed with Kaden for more than half of the year, around 194 nights out of 365. He stayed with Cherie for less than half of the year, around 171 nights out of 365.
Also, it is said that Bryce didn't pay for more than half of his own expenses. This means that Bryce did not pay for more than half of his own expenses.
Kaden and Cherie were divorced in 2019. The divorce decree granted them joint custody of their son, Bryce.Bryce, now age 15, lived with Cherie until June 20. On June 21, Bryce went to stay with Kaden and lived there the remainder of the year. Bryce did not provide more than half of his own support.Bryce stayed with Cherie 171 nights and with Kaden 194 nights during the year. Which statement is correct?
a.) Cherie is entitled to claim Bryce as a qualifying child dependent.
b.) Kaden is entitled to claim Bryce as a qualifying child dependent.
c.) Kaden and Cherie must split all dependency benefits for Bryce.
d.) Neither Kaden nor Cherie are entitled to claim Bryce as a qualifying child dependent.