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Can an adult child sue their noncustodial parent for back child support in Canada?
Only if the obligee parent releases the claim or is deceased.
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.
Can it be part of the divorce decree who gets to claim the children for tax purposes?
Yes, but that is not the end of the story.The divorce decree can specify who gets to claim the dependent exemption for the child for income tax purposes. However, there is a specific attachment the noncustodial parent must file with his or her tax return each year to claim the exemption.In general, the IRS allows the custodial parent to claim the dependency exemption. The custodial parent is the parent with whom the child lived for the greater part of the year. The other parent is the noncustodial parent. If the parents divorced or separated during the year and the child lived with both parents before the separation, the custodial parent is the one with whom the child lived for the greater part of the rest of the year.The rules as to when the noncustodial parent can claim the exemption changed effective for tax years beginning after July 2, 2008 (the 2009 calendar year for most taxpayers.)POST-2008 DECREE OR AGREEMENTFor divorce decrees that went into effect after 2008, the custodial parent must sign Form 8332, Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent(or a similar form,) and give the signed form to the noncustodial parent to release the exemption. The noncustodial parent must attach that form to his or her tax return to claim the exemption that year.The noncustodial parent can no longer attach certain pages from a divorce decree or separation agreement instead of Form 8332 if the decree or agreement was executed after 2008.The custodial parent can specify on Form 8332 the release applies to only the current tax year or all future tax years. To help ensure future support, you may not want to release your claim to the exemption for the child for future years.POST-1984 / PRE-2009 DECREE OR AGREEMENTIf the divorce decree or separation agreement went into effect after 1984 and before 2009, the noncustodial parent can still attach certain pages from the decree or agreement instead of Form 8332.However, the custodial parent who gave up the exemption via the divorce decree does not appear to be without recourse. See "To revoke a prior release of exemption" below.PRE-1985 DECREE OR AGREEMENTThe rules are again slightly different if the divorce decree or separation agreement went into effect before 1985. See the instructions for Form 8332 if that applies to your situation.TO REVOKE A PRIOR RELEASE OF EXEMPTIONForm 8332 can also be used to revoke a prior release of exemption. The revocation is effective no earlier than the tax year beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year in which the custodial parent provides, or makes reasonable efforts to provide, the noncustodial parent with written notice of the revocation.For example, if the custodial parent provides notice of revocation to the noncustodial parent in 2009, the earliest tax year the revocation can be effective is the tax year beginning in 2010. You can use Part III of Form 8332 for this purpose.You must attach a copy of the revocation to your return for each tax year you claim the child as a dependent as a result of the revocation. You must also keep for your records a copy of the revocation and evidence of delivery of the notice to the noncustodial parent, or of reasonable efforts to provide actual notice.
If the noncustodial parent claims the child as an exemption, but does not qualify for EIC or Child Tax Credit, can the custodial parent claim EIC, for which she qualifies with one child and file as Head of Household?
The only way your ex-husband can claim your child, regardless of what the divorce decree states, is if you agree to it by filing Form 8332. To find out more visit the IRS website or call them directly. They are very informative and helpful in these situations.
Can you claim a child if it does not state in divorce degree?
Yes, IRS rules state that the parent who cared for the child more than 50% of the year can claim the child on their taxes, regardless of what the divorce decree says.
Can noncustodial parent claim exemption if never visiting children as agreed?
no
What is the purpose of IRS Form 8332 and how does it impact tax filings?
IRS Form 8332 is used to release a parent's claim to a child's dependency exemption for tax purposes. This form allows the noncustodial parent to claim the child as a dependent on their tax return. It impacts tax filings by determining which parent can claim certain tax benefits related to the child, such as the Child Tax Credit or the Earned Income Credit.
What constitutes abandonment by a noncustodial parent in the state of Louisiana?
In Louisiana, abandonment by a noncustodial parent is generally defined as the failure to provide for a child's emotional and financial support, as well as a lack of contact or communication with the child for a significant period. Specifically, if a noncustodial parent does not visit, communicate, or support the child for at least six months without just cause, it may be considered abandonment. Additionally, if the parent has expressed an intention to abandon the child or has not taken steps to maintain a relationship, this can also contribute to an abandonment claim. Legal proceedings may be required to formally establish abandonment in court.
How long does a noncustodial parent have to notify the custodial parent of a release of claim to exemption that the custodial parent previously released to the noncustodial parent?
Revocation of release of claim to an exemption.The noncustodial parent is NOT the ONE that has to notify the custodial parent.The CUSTODIAL parent has to do this.For 2009, new rules allow the custodial parent to revoke a release of claim to exemption that the custodial parent previously released to the noncustodial parent on Form 8332 or a similar statement. If the custodial parent provides, or makes reasonable efforts to provide, the noncustodial parent with written notice of the revocation in 2009, the revocation can be effective no earlier than 2010. The custodial parent can use Part III of Form 8332 for this purpose and must attach a copy of the revocation to his or her return for each tax year he or she claims the child as a dependent as a result of the revocation.Post-1984 decree or agreement. If the divorce decree or separation agreement went into effect after 1984 and before 2009, the noncustodial parent can still attach certain pages from the decree or agreement instead of Form 8332 provided that these pages are substantially similar to Form 8332. For any decree or agreement executed after 2008, the noncustodial parent must attach Form 8332 or a similar statement signed by the custodial parent and whose only purpose is to release a claim to exemption.Go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for Publication 504 Divorced or Separated Individuals go to chapter 2You can click on the below related link
If it was in the divorce that the non-custodial parent can claim one of the children for tax purposes are they elgible for eic?
If it states in the divorce that you can claim 1 of then children each year then you can get the Child Tax Credit and whatever else extra for that child. There may be certain forms you need to fill out or have the other parent fill out to make it happen.
What if the noncustodial parent claims the earned-income-credit without custodial parent's permission?
Well I have this issue with the non custodial parent in my situation. I contacted the IRS and they told me that after tax season is up, we would receive letters stating that the child's social security number was claimed twice. She also told me that we would have to provide documented proof of some sort. She did not go into details at all.
Can you modify an order that the noncustodial parent gets to claim child on their taxes if he has never met child and is behind by 13 grand in child support?
The custodial parent should file for a modification of that order as soon as possible. Also, she should file a motion for contempt at the same time and get an action going for child support arrears.
