Definition of «to claim the credit»

"To claim the credit" means to take acknowledgement or recognition for something that has been done or accomplished.

Don't claim credit for things you didn't actually do. (blog.penelopetrunk.com)
That gives you the flexibility of claiming the credit on your return, filing early and using your refund to open the account. (turbotax.intuit.com)
You can't claim the credit if you're married filing separately. (humbledollar.com)
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