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Yes it is possible if all of the rules are met by you and the parent to be your qualifying relative dependent on your income tax return.
You can claim your parents as a dependent if they meet the definition of a qualifying relative. This requires that the parents be a US citizen or resident of the US, Canada or Mexico, they are not filing a joint return other than to claim a full refund of any tax withheld, their taxable gross income was under $3650 for each one and you provided more than 50% of each ones total support.
The individual DID NOT PROVIDE MORE than half of the individual total support for the tax year. The cost of support includes food, clothing, education, medical and dental care as well as the fair rental value of shelter provided. This must exceed the total of all other assistance coming from other sources, including other relatives, government entities, the person's savings and nontaxable income.
Go to www.irs.gov and use the search box for the referenced material.
References:
Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information
Tax Topic 354, Dependents
For a worksheet to use for determining support go to the search box at www.irs.gov and refer to publication 17 go to page 37.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p17.pdf
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Can you claim head of household for your son who lives with you?
yes
If a child lives with one parent can the other parent who does not live in the same home claim that same child?
Not on taxes no. The parent the child lives with has the main right to claim the child. But if that parent can't or doesn't want to then the other parent can
Can you claim single head of household if you care for someone who does not qualify as your dependent?
No, you cannot claim single head of household unless someone you claim as a dependent lives in your home.
Can a father who pays substancial child support claim head of household even if the child lives with other parent and child is not claimed on taxes?
No that would NOT qualify the father for the HOH filing status. You must have a qualifying family group blood related member or the ones that meet the IRS rules that would allow you to claim them as a member of your household for the dependent exemption to qualify for the HOH filing status.
What can a grandparent claimfor a child 15 who does not live with her and mother does not claim income tax disabled. father does not work disabled?
If she doesn't live in your household, nothing. If she lives with you, you can probably claim her as a dependant.
Your non-custodial parent lives far away sent a phone to you pays for your phone service and lets you text your friends. Your custodial parent does not let you text your friends. Is that wrong?
Sorry buddy but you have to obey the rules the parent you are with gives you. The one parent can not dictate what goes in the other parent's household.
Who can claim a qualifying child for the EIC after divorce is not specified in divorce agreement?
The child that the child actually lives with for most of the year can claim the EIC on the child. If the divorce agreement specifies that a non-custodial parent can claim the child on his or her taxes, it does not mean that he or she can claim the EIC on the child. EIC is not granted in court orders. To claim EIC, you must pass the age, relationship, and residency requirements. If the child does not actually live with the non-custodial parent for most of the year than the non-custodial parent may NOT claim the child.
How can you tell if your daughters mother claimed her on her taxes if she lives with you?
Be mature and ask.... The IRS has pretty strict rules for determining who can claim a dependent, and for the most part it's the custodial parent (the one she lives with more than half the year) unless it's either specifically stated in the divorce decree and/or the custodial parent signs a form agreeing not to claim the child and allowing the noncustodial parent to do so. If neither of those are the case, and you know you can prove that you are, in fact, the custodial parent, you can go ahead and claim her. If the IRS computers kick out the forms because the same SSN showed up on both, you can prove your claim is valid, and she won't be able to.
What if your son lives with you and his dad wants to claim him on income taxes but you want to also is this possible if we don't live together?
Only one person can claim a person. Once a person is claimed as a dependent, no one lese can claim him. Does your divorce agreement state who is allowed to claim your son for income tax purposes? If not, the custodial parent has a higher right to claim the child than the non-custodial parent. him paying child support does not grant him any rights to claim your son either.
What was the advantage of filing as head of household rather than as single?
The advantage is a higher standard deduction and tax rates are lower. You need to have a child or parent who lives with you to qualify for HOH.
What can you do if your son who lives with you totaled your car but your claim was denied becaus he is not on your policy?
The first question is why was he not listed as a driver if he lives with you? If you can explain that to the insurance company, they should honor the claim. They may back charge you premium that you would have paid had he been on the policy. All drivers in the household, especially licensed youthfuls need to be listed on the policy.
Is a passenger in my car covered if hit by an uninsured driver in another car?
Depends if your passenger lives in your household. If they are not, most likely they will have to file a medical only claim on their own insurance policy.
