If they live in your house, legally yes you can claim them. You can also claim a student in college as a dependent up to 21 years of age. So even if your student is paying their entire way, legally they can still be someone's dependent.
When the child files their tax returns, they have to put that someone claims them as a dependent, or the IRS may look at why the guardian is also claiming them as a dependent.
I did when my child was on it. Don't if it's legal but he was my child
No it isn't
No it is not. It's the parents legal obligation to pay all living expenses for the child until he/she is 18yo.
Legal expenses is not an admin expenses since legal expenses ararise due to legal issues of the organization. legal expenses are not recurring expenses by nature. Example of legal expenses are feees paid to the professional to represent the legal issues before the competent authority.
No. A niece or nephew cannot be claimed as a dependent unless the aunt is their legal guardian.No. A niece or nephew cannot be claimed as a dependent unless the aunt is their legal guardian.No. A niece or nephew cannot be claimed as a dependent unless the aunt is their legal guardian.No. A niece or nephew cannot be claimed as a dependent unless the aunt is their legal guardian.
A dependent child is typically defined as a person who is under the age of 18. However, in some contexts, such as tax laws or certain benefits, a dependent child can be considered up to age 24 if they are a full-time student. The specific age can vary depending on the regulations of different programs or legal definitions.
No. Emancipated children have no legal ties to their parents.
Whether a father has to pay for college expenses in addition to child support depends on various factors, including the terms of the child support agreement and state laws. Child support typically covers basic living expenses, while college costs may be considered separately. Some agreements may specify that parents share college expenses, while others do not. It's essential to review the specific legal obligations outlined in the child support order or consult a legal professional for guidance.
Nothing. The adoptive parents pay all legal fees and your medical expenses. Many will also pay for your living expenses ( food, rent, maternity clothes, ect.) and with educational expenses.
Yes, you can deduct certain legal expenses from your taxes, such as those related to business activities or the production of income. However, personal legal expenses are generally not deductible.
No, you do not get child support for a child that is not in your custody. The point of child support is to help pay for the expenses that are involved in raising a child. If you are not actually raising a child, then you do not have those expenses and there is no need to help you pay for them.Another PerspectiveIf you are not the custodial parent by court order or legal guardian you are not entitled to collect child support. If you are raising someone else's child you should visit the local family court to determine how you can become the child's legal guardian. You should ask to speak with an advocate or if possible, you should arrange a consultation with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
I don't see any reason why not. For more information see www.SteveShorr.com/child_support.htm