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WA state, noncustodial parent in arrears for unpaid expenses/child support, decree allows tax exemption, can other parent claim?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

You should file an extention request and retain your divorce lawyer to modify the decree to provide that you can claim these children. Once the...

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Can a non-custodial parent claim their child on their taxes this year if they were allowed to the prior tax season?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

Unless there is a divorce decree that specifically requires this, each year must stand on its own and what was done in the past in not controlling....

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Whats is a subpeona duces tecum and it was ordered through the court from other party for finicial records and taxes going into

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

It is a fancy term that only means to bring in and to produce for review all the books and records that are requested in this subpeona. Hope...

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My question is do I need to file a tax return and if so which one?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

The return you must file is a Form 1041 for the year that the estate received the monies. Meet with a tax accountant in your area to complete this...

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I bought a moblie home (not the land) in july 09 paid the taxes in full since. I was just told the previous owner didn't

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

Apparently, the tax lien would have been recorded on the land not the home. You needed to check that before buying. You need to pay this amount...

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My ex claimed both our children when he filed his taxes;w/o written permission,& w/o any other right to do so. What can I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

If they live with you and you provided over half of their support and you did not sign a Form 8332 allowing your non custodial ex to claim them,...

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I cant ask my question here because not enough room

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

I agree with the prior attorney as regards the transfer to a 17 year old. In addition, this transfer is probably a fraudulent conveyance under the...

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Who gets to claim the credit for child care expenses?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

It would seem that since your husband is paying he is entitled to claim the tax credit. Hope this helps. If you think this post was helpful,...

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Sister has two children on gov assistance. Father wants to claim all of the on tax retur can she get in trouble

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

You have not provided a full tax picture to make any determination here. However, for more details of the issues involved in this area please see...

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Non married parents, who claims child on taxes

Steven's answer | Answered on January 20, 2011

Generally the custodial parent claims the child as a dependent assuming that person meets the requirements for claiming this child as a dependent. ...

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WA state, noncustodial parent in arrears for unpaid expenses/child support, decree allows tax exemption, can other parent claim?

Can a non-custodial parent claim their child on their taxes this year if they were allowed to the prior tax season?

Whats is a subpeona duces tecum and it was ordered through the court from other party for finicial records and taxes going into

My question is do I need to file a tax return and if so which one?

I bought a moblie home (not the land) in july 09 paid the taxes in full since. I was just told the previous owner didn't

My ex claimed both our children when he filed his taxes;w/o written permission,& w/o any other right to do so. What can I do?

I cant ask my question here because not enough room

Who gets to claim the credit for child care expenses?

Sister has two children on gov assistance. Father wants to claim all of the on tax retur can she get in trouble

Non married parents, who claims child on taxes