When two or more people qualify to claim the same person as a dependent, a taxpayer who is entitled to the exemption through the qualified child rules has priority over a taxpayer who meets the requirements for other relatives.

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The IRS gives priority to the taxpayer who qualifies under the qualifying child rules over one who qualifies under the qualifying relative rules when multiple taxpayers claim the same dependent.

When Two or More People Qualify to Claim the Same