When you do NOT have any earned or unearned gross worldwide taxable income you would not be required to file a income tax return.
If your child files a joint return with her spouse, you cannot claim her (unless neither spouse owes any taxes and the only reason for filing is to claim a refund). If your child files any other kind of return, it makes no difference in whether you can claim her. Of course, you have to meet all of the usual requirements for claiming a dependent.
The laws regarding claiming of dependents are complicated. Generally, a person who relies on you as their chief means of support (more than half) can be claimed as a dependent.
More than likely, yes.
It would depend on your state law. But in most places, counties collect sales taxes in addition to state sales taxes.
An individual claiming another individual as a dependent on their taxes will receive a tax deduction of $3300. The amount that the individual will get back as a tax refund will be dependent upon the income of the taxpayer.
yes
You need to take this matter to the court with jurisdiction.
If you pay more than half their living expenses, you get to claim them. This is especially true if you can prove that he is not paying child support.
I can only assume you mean claiming the child on your taxes. If you pay child support on a child and claim that child on your taxes, you are committing tax fraud. You can only claim a child on your taxes if you are providing most of his support and that includes he has to be living with you for most of the tax year. How much a father pays does not necessarily relate to him claiming the child on his tax return. You need to review your court orders. They should address who gets to claim the child as a dependent for tax purposes. If not set forth in the order then check your state laws. Most states provide that the custodial parent gets to claim the child for all of the reasons set forth above.
Taxes, no. Tax refunds/rebates and, for that matter, virtually any other Federal or State payment other than public assistance/RSDI/SSI can be intercepted to collect past-due child support.
$3,650 for 2009.
No, because she has nothing to do with your and your ex's child support situation. That is how it works in TN, anyway. The only tax money you are entitled to is solely that of your ex-husband.
Claiming a dependent on your taxes means that you can reduce your taxable income by a certain amount for each dependent you claim, such as a child or relative, who relies on you for financial support. This can lead to lower taxes or a higher tax refund.
Assuming you mean tax refunds, the State can intercept those to collect past-due support.
See your social services bureau. The law provides for child support and it can be enforced. If the father is claiming the child on his taxes, then you can report him for false income tax filing. In certain states, the courts can garnishee his wages to provide a court ordered child support decree. Your attorney can help you.
Taxes, no. Tax refunds/rebates and, for that matter, virtually any other Federal or State payment other than public assistance/RSDI/SSI can be intercepted to collect past-due child support.
It would depend on how you file. For instance, I most likely would as a single mother, with no other income, claiming also earned income, and my child as a deduction, and claiming head of household. It all depends on your exemptions and how you file.