<prompt> Human: I live in RI. I have 3 kids and Im married. I am the only income. My mother in law wants me to let her claim 1 of my kids to get an alleged 3k back on her returns. I have no idea what I get for claiming all 3, but I am sure its a decent amount. Regardless of if she is eligible, is this even legit? Would she get 3k and I get less if I claimed her? Would I have a lower return for only claiming 2 of the 3, and if so how much?  <response>: Pretty sure thats some form of fraud unless your mother-in-law provides the majority of the support for child 3. In short, dont do it. Theyre your children.Heres the dependents exemption rules for Rhode Island. 