Category Archives: Dependents
A custodial parent is the parent with whom a child primarily lives. A non-custodial parent is the parent who does not have primary custody of the child. The custodial parent typically has the right to claim the child as a dependent on their tax return, and as such may be eligible for certain tax benefits […]
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In order to get a little extra cash back this tax season, consider the benefits you can claim as dependents for children or adult relatives. For each dependent you claim that you qualify, you may be eligible for an additional tax credit that can reduce your tax liability and save you money depending on the […]
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Dependents are an important part of the tax filing process. Understanding who qualifies as a dependent is essential, as two tax incentives – the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head of Household filing status -require taxpayers to have one or more dependents. In most cases, dependents are the taxpayer’s child, as they rely on the […]
— Read moreFor purposes of deductions and exemptions, a custodial parent can claim a child as a dependent in many cases. The tax law has very specific rules about who can qualify as a custodial parent. The following describes a specific situation in which the rules of custodial parents needed to be examined closely to determine which […]
— Read moreIn most situations, you can only claim a child as a dependent if they lived with you for over 50% of the tax year. It’s standard that the taxpayer with whom the child lives with, in most cases the custodial parent, has the right to claim the child and the associated credits and exemptions. There […]
— Read moreBecause of the changing state of the demographics throughout the nation, there’s a new type of dependent claim on the rise: Parents and adult children of middle-aged taxpayers. As a taxpayer, if you manage the daily care and financial support of one or more of your parents, and your parents can be classified as a […]
— Read moreIf you claim a dependent, and another taxpayer lists the same person as their dependent, the IRS is likely going to reject your tax return. Generally, to claim a dependent you supply the IRS with the dependent’s Social Security number, which is used to authenticate your relationship with the person and that some basic rules […]
— Read moreOnce you begin preparing your taxes, it won’t be long before you begin to question who you can claim as a dependent. It’s important to know who qualifies, because each dependent can save you a little extra by way of an exemption – a set amount deducted directly from your taxable interest. The dependent exemption […]
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