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Children and Other Dependents		Children's Income
Child tax credit Credit for other dependents Publication 972, Child Tax Credit Who can I claim as a dependent Child and dependent care information Earned Income Tax Credit Adoption credit at a glance		Use Form 8615 to report on child’s return OR use Form 8814 to elect to report on qualifying parent’s return. See Publication 929 for more information.

Change in Circumstances		Paying for College
Managing your taxes after a life event Update address and/or name Choose the correct filing status Family caregivers and self-employment tax		Tax benefits for education Get your tax information for FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Scholarship and fellowship grants Student aid

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