My partner and I are in a de facto relationship. My partner has been separated for his spouse for five years (not divorced yet), 2 kids are living with the mother, he supports finance and does 40/60 taking care of kids. I have one dependent with me, we don't have kids together. How many of dependants will we have to put when we lodge the tax return? 1 for me, and 3 for him?
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Hi @Hamiko
A dependent child includes:
Your child
A newborn or adopted child
Your spouse’s child (your stepchild)
Someone who is your child within the meaning of the Family Law Act 1975.
So, this would mean you would put 3 for yours and 3 for his. 😊
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