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At what age can you claim a child as a dependent on your federal tax form?
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In the year that the child is born and be sure and get the social security number for the new born child before you file your income tax return.
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How long can i claim my dependant who is going to school full time?
Maybe, and if you can claim the child as a dependent, you would want to because then you may also qualify for education tax benefits. And if you do qualify to claim the child as your dependent, the child can not claim themselves as a dependent. In the instructions for form 1040, there is a flow chart that you can work through. For 2007 see pag 15 for the start of the process. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040.pdf
Can you claim daycare when filing taxes?
Yes this is possible that the qualifying child care expense that you pay to allow you to be able to work if you qualify to do this. Go to the IRS gov website and use the search box for Publication 503 (2009), Child and Dependent Care ExpensesTests To Claim the CreditTo be able to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses, you must file Form 1040 or Form 1040A (or Form 1040NR), not Form 1040EZ (or Form 1040NR-EZ), and meet all the following 7 tests.
Are there disadvantages to using the EZ federal tax form?
The 1040EZ Federal Tax form is simple and straight forward, and works well if you have basic tax requirements. If you are planning to claim education or child care expenses, or itemize your deductions, the 1040EZ can not be used.
Can you claim a child 17?
All of the rules for you and the child have to be met that would allow you to be able to claim an individual as a qualifying child (QC) dependent on your income tax form. For all of the rules go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for PUBLICATION 17 go to chapter 3. Personal Exemptions and Dependents Qualifying Child There are six tests that must be met for a child to be your qualifying child. The six tests are 1 Relationship 2 Age 3 Residency 4 Support 5 Joint return, and 6 Special test for qualifying child of more than one person. These tests are explained next. Table 3-1 Overview of the Rules for Claiming an Exemption for a Dependent
When can your parents claim you as a dependent?
my parent died an her job sent a w2 form what do i do can i file it
Can you deduct more than 5000 of child care off your taxes?
You figure your child/dependent care credit on up to $3,000 actual expenses for one child/dependent or up to $6,000 actual expenses for two or more children/dependents. Form 2441 is Child and Dependent Care Expenses. The amount of the credit is entered on line 48 (Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses) of Form 1040 or on line 29 of Form 1040A. For more information, go to www.irs.gov/taxtopics for Topic 503 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses). Also go to www.irs.gov/formspubs for Publication 503 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses).
Can I go back and change the return I already filed my tax return claiming my son as my dependent but I've decided to let his father claim him because my son resided with his father last year?
Generally, yes. Form 1040X is Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. To change the number of exemptions (personal and dependent) claimed on your original return, you fill out lines 25 to 32 in Part I-Exemptions on page 2 of Form 1040X.There is a special situation for a Qualifying Child of more than one person. You both can have a tax benefit. The noncustodial parent can claim an exemption and the Child Tax Credit for the child. The custodial parent can claim the child as a Qualifying Child for (1) Head of Household filing status, (2) Credit for Child and Dependent Care expenses, and (3) Earned Income Credit.
Can your spouse claim you as a dependent if you did not work?
No not as a dependent. On the married filing joint income tax return the is an exemption on the 1040 tax form the same as the taxpayer.
How much do you need to claim on taxes to claim your child?
The rules for this purpose does NOT have any thing to do with how much you need to claim. All of the rules for you and the child have to be met that would allow you to be able to claim an individual as a qualifying child (QC) dependent on your income tax form. For all of the rules go to the IRS.gov website and use the search box for PUBLICATION 17 go to chapter 3. Personal Exemptions and Dependents Qualifying Child There are six tests that must be met for a child to be your qualifying child. The six tests are 1 Relationship 2 Age 3 Residency 4 Support 5 Joint return, and 6 Special test for qualifying child of more than one person. These tests are explained next. Table 3-1 Overview of the Rules for Claiming an Exemption for a Dependent
How do I know if I need to file form 8917?
Form 8917 is used to claim a tuition deduction. You can file the form is you have you, a spouse, or dependent has qualifying education expenses.
Why don't most people claim themselves as a dependent on tax forms?
Either they fail to read/ understand the form, OR- the person can be claimed as a dependent of another (teenager with part time job, but a dependent of his parents)
How do you file income tax with your child as a dependent?
On the form you list your dependents and their SS#, where asked.
