In most cases, yes, you can still claim an incarcerated child as a dependent on your taxes if you provided more than half of their financial support for the year. However, it's recommended to consult with a tax professional or accountant to ensure you meet all the necessary criteria and requirements.
Yes, you may still be able to claim head of household if your dependent was incarcerated if you provided more than half of the cost of keeping up a home for yourself and a qualifying person (such as another dependent) for more than half of the year. Be sure to consult with a tax professional or use tax software to accurately determine your eligibility.
He was incarcerated for five years for his involvement in the crime.
Yes, you can still claim your husband as a dependent on your taxes if he meets the criteria for a qualifying relative. However, if he is serving time in prison, he may not meet the residency requirement for being considered a qualifying relative. It is recommended to consult with a tax professional for specific advice in this situation.
Typically, you can only claim a foster child as a dependent on your taxes if they lived with you for the full year. However, there are exceptions for short-term stays, so it's best to consult with a tax professional for guidance.
Yes, a parent can still claim a child who is in prison as a dependent if the other IRS dependency requirements are met. The child must have received more than half of their support from the parent and meet other criteria.
My child has to pay for lunch can I claim that on my taxes?
My child was in the Job Corps last year, can I still claim him on my federal income taxes as a dependant?
No you can not claim a child who is married
Whoever has the child the most in their home gets to claim the child on their taxes, unless you make another agreement. If he has it on paper that you said that he can claim tham, then he can. Otherwise, it is whoever the child spent the most overnights with.
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To claim a child as a dependent on your taxes, the child must have lived with you and you must have provided support for over 50% of the year. So the mother in this case can claim her grandson on her taxes if she supported the child for at least 183 days out of the year, regardless of whether or not the mother of the child owes back child support.
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no, unless you are their legal guardian.