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*Generally, your divorce decree will spell out who can claim the kids on their tax *returns. If you have 50/50 joint custody someone will still be the custodial parent *even though time is shared between both house holds. Generally, you take turns *claiming your kids. If you have more than one, you can alternate that way *someone always has the ability to take the child tax credit.
No - the part about the custodial parent is not true. My decree says nothing about custodial parents - they don't exist in Minnesota. With a 50/50 custody arrangement, the law says the child who was with the parent the most gets the deduction. That's federal law - doesn't say anything about custodial parent.
That of course is ridiculous, and just leads to problems. Because I make more money, I work it out with my ex, where I claim him every year, and give her a check for 1/2 of her difference (her claim with minus her claim without).
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You have 50 50 child custody you pay child support and pay for day care costs Can you legally claim child on taxes?
Only if you have the child 51% of the time. In doing the calculation, deduct the time the child is in day care, as the child is not in the care and possession of the parent. see links below
Can a father claim a child on his taxes if he does not have custody or pay child support?
If the question of paternity is raised concerning a child support issue. The court will order a paternity test taken (usually DNA). The person disputing the child support order has the right to request the court to allow this action.
Can you file your baby on your taxes even though it is not due until after you file?
If your baby is not born on or before Dec. 31, 2007 then you cannot file your child on your 2007 taxes. If your baby is born on Jan. 1, 2008 then you can claim your child on your 2008 taxes that you file in April 2009
Do you get a child tax credit on a child that is 17 and still in high school and living at home?
No, when I filed my taxes for my 17 yr old I didn't qualify for Child Tax Credit.
Would you be willing to raise your taxes to pay for the care of your parents or a chronically ill child?
absolutely
Can you file a child on taxes if you dont have joint custody?
If you have the child 51% of the time. see my profile
If you have custody of your child could the mother still claim her?
In what? As for taxes, the one who has the child 51% of the time claims the child. See link below for more help.
Who can file a child on there taxes if the parents was never marriage but both have joint custody who can file?
In general, the custodial parent claims the child for tax purposes. If the court does not make any orders about the tax deduction, then the custodial parent automatically claims the child as a dependent for tax purposes. The IRS income tax rules say that the parent having custody for the greater portion of the calendar year receives the deduction. If the custody time is equal, parents can switch each year who gets the deduction.
Who claims the children at tax time if there is joint custody the one with physical custody or the other one?
Your divorce decree should outline who gets to claim the children on their taxes. If your decree does not outline it, you will just have to come up with an agreement on your own with the other parent.
Is it a parent right to file a child on taxes if the parent pays child support?
That issue is affected by state laws and court orders and separation agreements. You need to find the answer before claiming the child. In some states the working custodial parent has the right to claim the child as a dependent regardless if the non-custodial parent pays child support in recognition that the parent with custody generally spends more time and money on caring for the child.
What if there is no custodial parent and parents share custody evenly how do you determine who claims the child on their taxes?
You come to an agreement with each other; there is no form to sign. If you are amicable, you might give the credit to the one whose taxes most benefit. Form 8332 is if one of you is the custodial parent of record.
What can you do if you currently have joint custody however your ex-husband is not taking care of your daughter's insurance or visitation however he is claiming her on his taxes?
Take him to court and ask for sole custody, make sure you have documentation that he is not assisting in your daughter's needs.
If child lives with higher income parent who claims on taxes every year?
The parent who is considered the custodial parent.
Who claims child on taxes when grandparents have custody of 2.5 yr old but child lives with mother full time for the past year and is being supported by mother in all regards?
With the facts given...the mother is the one that would qualify under the tests, especially the support and residence ones. Which without, the grandparents don't qualify to claim the child in any case.
Can you sue a parent for claiming a child on taxes when you have court orders to claim them?
If the court has given costudy of the child to you and the child lives with you and you are the provider, but the other parent claims the child on his/hers taxes, this is illigal. Not only you can sue, but you need to report this person to the IRS and let them deal with him.
Who can claim your son as a dependent on your taxes when He lives with his mother you have joint custody and you pay for ninety seven percent of his costs through your child support?
Generally, the parent who contributes over fifty percent of the cost of the dependent is entitled to the deduction. Both parents can end up claiming the child, which will result in a possible edit from the IRS.
If a mom is the main custodial parent when joint custody has ended who has the right to file taxes on the 19 year old child?
The parent who qualifies under the IRS guidelines for dependents. One of such being whether or not which parent contributed more then 50% of the financial needs of the alledged dependent.
