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What is the Form 8332?
Form 8332 is the IRS form a custodial parent uses to release their claim to a child's exemption (and certain child-related tax benefits) so the noncustodial parent can claim the child, or to revoke a release made earlier.
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Common questions
Who signs Form 8332, the custodial or noncustodial parent?
The custodial parent signs Form 8332 to release the claim. The noncustodial parent then attaches the signed form to their own tax return for each year the release applies. You can complete and sign all parts of the official form here, then download it.
Is filling out the Form 8332 here free?
Filling it in is free, with no signup and no watermark. Downloading the completed form is a one-time $1.97 — not a subscription, and refundable for 7 days.
Do you upload my form to a server?
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Is this the official form?
Yes. This is the official, current Form 8332 published by the U.S. government, which is public domain. You fill the genuine document.
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