You'll need a taxpayer identifying number (TIN) for the child who is being adopted to claim the child as a dependent. Note: This form also applies to some tax benefits, including the child tax credit, additional child tax credit, and credit for other dependents.Dependent Information This section has four (4) columns. You must complete columns 1, 2, and 3 for each dependent you list on your return. To claim your child as your dependent, your child must meet either the qualifying child test or the qualifying relative test. Both of you cannot claim the same dependent on both returns. Current custody order, completed Form 8332, Release of Claim to Exemption for. Child of Divorced or Separated Parents or a similar statement as applicable for. The children were claimed and my efile was rejected. This is the letter I am drafting to the IRS and I will have to paper file.