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If the child lived with you for over 50% of the year (183 out of 365 days) then yes, you can claim the child as a dependent on your tax return, even if they don't live with you now.

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Which parent gets to claim the child on income taxes?

Either


Can a parent claim and child who is in prison as a dependent?

no because they cant bail there child out for something they wern't supposed to do


Can I claim earned income credit for my child while the other parent claims him as a dependent?

i think you can


Does parent claim child's bank account interest on income tax form if the interest is reported in child's name?

yes


If your 14 year old works and the parent is on disability does it affect the parents disability if they have to claim the child's taxes?

The income that the 14 year child earns is the child's income and would not be reported as income on the parents income tax return.


Can noncustodial parent claim 1 child if divorce with 2 child?

can noncustodial parent parent claim 1 child if divorce with 2 kids


If a child lives with one parent can the other parent who does not live in the same home claim that same child?

Not on taxes no. The parent the child lives with has the main right to claim the child. But if that parent can't or doesn't want to then the other parent can


What if your son lives with you and his dad wants to claim him on income taxes but you want to also is this possible if we don't live together?

Only one person can claim a person. Once a person is claimed as a dependent, no one lese can claim him. Does your divorce agreement state who is allowed to claim your son for income tax purposes? If not, the custodial parent has a higher right to claim the child than the non-custodial parent. him paying child support does not grant him any rights to claim your son either.


How long can non-custodial father claim child on taxes?

If he has no taxable expenses in the child then he cant claim on tax.


If you are late on child support can you claim the child on taxes?

yes, if you meet the requirements IRS Deduction Regardless of any custody agreement, or court order the IRS has it's own definition of who the custodial parent is. Section 152(e)(4) defines custodial parent as the parent having custody for the greater portion of the calendar year and noncustodial parent as the parent who is not the custodial parent. If you feel that the mother may challenge this, or attempt to claim the child as well you can also double cover your back by having the Mom fill out form 8332, which basically says "I am the custodial parent of this child, and I am giving up my rights to claim the child this year. The IRS rule is that if you have the child for more than half of the year, and they literally mean 183 days, you are the custodial parent. Time spent in Day Care and/or School is deducted from the total.


Do you have to claim child support as income?

no


You are under 18 do you need to file a return?

There is no exception to the filing requirements because of age. If you had sufficient income or you want to claim a refund, then you have to file regardless of your age. Obviously, a parent should file on behalf of a child who is too young to handle something like that. But a parent cannot report a child's income or withholding on the parent's return (one exception: if the child's only income is interest and dividends and the child is subject to the kiddie tax). A separate return must be filed on behalf of the child.