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Form 8332Legal-aid form

Form 8332, Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent

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This form is used by a custodial parent to tell the tax office that they will not claim an exemption for a child, which allows the noncustodial parent to claim it. It also has a section to cancel a previous release of this claim.

The court describes it as: Custodial parent must sign this form to allow noncustodial parent to claim their child on taxes. Must be filed with tax return.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a custodial parent needs to allow the noncustodial parent to claim a child's exemption status when filing taxes. The noncustodial parent must attach this form to their tax return each year the exemption is claimed.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who must fill out this form?
The custodial parent must sign this form to allow the noncustodial parent to claim the child's exemption on taxes.
What does the form help with?
It helps release a claim to an exemption for a child, which can allow the noncustodial parent to claim things like the child tax credit.
If I want to cancel a previous release, which part do I use?
Part III is used to revoke a previous release of claim to an exemption for future years.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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