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In the event of a divorce who get to claim the children as dependents on income tax?
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∙ 15y ago
It should be addressed in the divorce and custody arrangement. If not, it is a matter of frequent dispute. Generally, the custodial parent...but if the other is actually providing the majority of financial support, an argument can be made for them.
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Can I claim my children as dependents on my tax return if my income was from unemployment benefits?
Unemployment income does not effect your dependents and your ability to claim them on your return. As long as you meet the other requirement to claim your children then you can certainly claim them.
If you make too much can you claim both children?
Your right to claim dependents has nothing to do with your income...only if you can and they are "qualifying child or relative" by the tests needed.
Do you have to claim your children on your income tax if you file bankruptcy?
First you need to figure out if they are your dependents--living with you, you provide more than 50% of their support, and so on. If you can claim the children, you may have some deductions.
Can you claim more than 3 dependents?
You can claim as many dependants you can prove that you did support. However you can only claim the EIC(Earned Income Credit) on up to 3 qualify children.
How many dependents can you claim on a federal income tax return in Georgia?
3
Do people that have foster children have to file taxes?
People with children, foster or biological, can claim them as dependents which offers a substantial tax advantage, however they do still have to file their income tax return.
If you agreed to allow your ex husband to claim the children on his taxes in your separation agreement can you go back to court and change it?
You can return to court and petition for a modification of the divorce decree. It will be your responsibility to submit compelling evidence that there has been a substantial change in your circumstances and you should be allowed to claim the children as your dependents. You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options. A custodial parent is permitted under federal law to claim the children as dependents.
Can you claim a girlfriend on your income tax if she doesn't pay any bills but lives with you?
No, the type of dependents you can claim do not include girlfriends.
When should you claim Single filing status with no dependents?
You claim Single filing status with no dependents if you meet certain conditions. One, you've never been married, and you don't have any dependents. Two, you're legally separated under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance, and you don't have any dependents. Three, you're widowed, you haven't remarried, and you have no dependents.
Are parents responsible for adult children's medical bills if they claim them as dependents?
yes definitely!
What are exemptions?
They are amounts of money that taxpayers can claim for themselves, spouses, and any eligible dependents that will reduce their taxable income.
Can you still claim children as dependents if ex-husband emancipated them?
No. An emancipated minor is legally an adult.
