There are not limits are the number of dependent exemptions that are allowable on the return, however, there are very specific rules and tests to show whether or not a dependent exemption is allowed.
See the Qualified Child (QC), and/or Qualified Relative (QR) Tests for further information.
This information is not intended to be construed as tax advice. Consult with your advisor when taking dependent exemptions.
You should always file a tax return. If your children are dependent upon you, yes, you would claim them on your taxes. There are many free tax services available to assist you with your questions and in filing out forms.
Unless you paid federal and state taxes you cannot get a refund. Many people make the mistake of thinking they can file taxes simply to get the earned income credit. They are wrong. It is called the earned income credit because they earned an income. So unless you worked at some point over the prior year you cannot get the earned income credit. And unless you paid taxes in then you have nothing to file or claim.
You can claim as many as you actually have, according to the rules on what is considered a dependent.
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No limit
You should always file a tax return. If your children are dependent upon you, yes, you would claim them on your taxes. There are many free tax services available to assist you with your questions and in filing out forms.
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Unless you paid federal and state taxes you cannot get a refund. Many people make the mistake of thinking they can file taxes simply to get the earned income credit. They are wrong. It is called the earned income credit because they earned an income. So unless you worked at some point over the prior year you cannot get the earned income credit. And unless you paid taxes in then you have nothing to file or claim.
One would think that you could claim as many allowances as are legitimate.
You can claim as many as you actually have, according to the rules on what is considered a dependent.
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No limit
Sure. The fact that you were incarcerated does not exempt you from filing income taxes and paying tax on your income. It does prevent you from claiming many of the tax credits such as Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit as you cannot claim that you supported your children or that they lived with you during this time.
Property tax credit, or any type of tax return or credit, can typically only be claimed within the first three years of the relevant year. Unfortunately, there isn't any statute of limitations the other way around, and property taxes can still be collected after many years.
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If you have earned income you claim as many as you have for an exemption however for the EIC credit you can only claim 3