Who can claim the child for 2011 taxes?

it will be whoever he lived with for over half of the year in 2011. If he stays with her for more than half of they year in 2012, she will be able...

In the state of Alabama can my estranged husband legally claim our kids on his taxes if he has not taken care of them all year?

The parent that had the child the greater number of days during the year gets to claim them. This is considered the Custodial Parent. If the court...

Tax Implication on Loan vs Gift

A lot of times it will not matter because there is even another distinction referred to as a "gift loan." This occurs when a loan is made between...

If you are the step-mom, and the child lived with you and the father for more than 50% of the year, it is your child to claim. You will simply need...

How many years can you claim the unearned income credit on your taxes?

Well, if you mean the Earned Income Credit, there is no limit to how many years you can take it. There are limits to how long you can include...

Can I sue a tax preperation place for false advertising?

I agree. This does become a question of damages. Real damages will be things like foregone interest, expenditures made in reliance and and...

If I'm already being garnished can they take my tax return?

Usually, it is "anything above $400" or something similar because they use a means test. The refund will likely be considered money you have in...

How do i find out if the irs will take my refund for back child support

This is correct because it is the state taking your money. However, the IRS has no limit except the total amount you are in arrears....

Property sold by individual to his LLC tax exemption

This is complete correct. If you rent out your home, the exclusion would not apply unless residence requirements are met. There is some merit that...

Tax fraud

You will have to prove it, and that might be difficult if your mother says he lived with her. if you have custody of your brother, it shouldn't be...