The parents if separated have to work it out themselves, or it's whoever has them 6 mos or more, but both can't claim the deduction.
can noncustodial parent parent claim 1 child if divorce with 2 kids
if she is supporting the children, their guardian or foster parent she can claim them. She pays taxes on her income and the children are part of deductions. This is something you need to discuss with her and a tax expert.
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Either or both parties will have a problem with the IRS. In order for a parent to claim a minor child as a dependent he or she must have contributed more then 50% (51% or more) of income required to support the child.
Yes. Income or not does not play a role on how a good a parent you are. And you will pay child support and there is also welfare.
Yes you include all your kids in your taxes.
Your children will receive survivor benefits if you were to die.
On the married filing joint income tax return both taxpayer worldwide income would be added together and be required to be reported on the MFJ federal income tax return.
I am not certain what you are asking here. Higher than if you had a two-income household? Higher than if you had two kids, or four kids?
It should have been clarified in the divorce settlement. But if it wasn't, then the one paying child support should be the one to claim them. If neither of you are paying child support due to joint custody, here are a couple of options: One of you can claim half the kids, the other claim the other half. If you have three kids (can't claim half a kid), then one year one of you claim two kids, the other claims one, then alternate the next year. You can claim all of the kids, then alternate each year. One year you claim all of the kids, the next your ex claims them.
If the boyfriend is suitable for being around kids and the mother approves, yes. When the child is with the custodial parent he/she decides what is best for the child in his/her home.