If not stated in divorce or paternity documents, usually the custodial parent has the right to the tax deduction.
file it dam you will get all that you paid in to federal and yes you have to file your taxes period
No, you do not need your child's birth certificate to file taxes.
Anyone with any income, or even without an income can file. You are required to file Federal taxes if you made more than $1,800. Illinois requires anyone that earns or receives income in the state to file state taxes.
$1800
Yes, you may need to file taxes for your child if you claim them as a dependent, depending on their income and other factors.
That issue is affected by state laws and court orders and separation agreements. You need to find the answer before claiming the child. In some states the working custodial parent has the right to claim the child as a dependent regardless if the non-custodial parent pays child support in recognition that the parent with custody generally spends more time and money on caring for the child.
No.
If your baby is not born on or before Dec. 31, 2007 then you cannot file your child on your 2007 taxes. If your baby is born on Jan. 1, 2008 then you can claim your child on your 2008 taxes that you file in April 2009
Not if you file the right forms. See links below
If you have the child 51% of the time. see my profile
Yes. And it will almost certainly be to your advantage
YES she can.