Child dependent tax issues

[CSO286]

Yes that is exactly what he wants to do and is asking me to allow it. I politely told him no because I was uncomfortable with the whole thing. What makes me nervous is this is the first year he's ever asked (except for the year she was born), he is REALLY pushing this, and told me he already "ran it through Turbo Tax". I even offered to voluntarily rotate years starting next year if he provided some support, even a few dollars and contributions to school expenses etc, but he said that would never work because he couldn't spare even a few dollars per month towards support. I really try to work things out amicably with him but sometimes he really doesn't want to see the bigger picture *sigh*

This COULD mean that he has already done so--completed his taxes and e-filed claiming the child.

You need to file quickly, claim your child and let the IRS sort out the mess he is trying to make.

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

Poor planning on HIS part does not an emergency for you. Legally, he is NOT allowed to claim EIC. He should have been sending in $$ quarterly to cover his taxes.

Even if he were to get the tax exemption and child tax credit, he could NOT legally claim EIC or child and dependent care credit. Only the custodial parent (you) can claim those.

There are no court orders. Those court orders are your friends.

 

[RRevak]

This COULD mean that he has already done so--completed his taxes and e-filed claiming the child.

You need to file quickly, claim your child and let the IRS sort out the mess he is trying to make.

Yes I fear the same thing . I'm heading in to the aftercare office tomorrow to see if they can put a rush on the tax documents. They said they might be finished friday but could be as far as next monday or tuesday. I guess I don't understand why he's all of a sudden being difficult. We've gotten along so well recently that i've even offered to have him come to dinner with kiddo and the rest of our blended family. And to the people who know our situation both past and present, that's a HUGE deal!!

 

[LdiJ]

Yes that is exactly what he wants to do and is asking me to allow it. I politely told him no because I was uncomfortable with the whole thing. What makes me nervous is this is the first year he's ever asked (except for the year she was born), he is REALLY pushing this, and told me he already "ran it through Turbo Tax".

Running something through TurboTax means squat if its not legal...and nothing he proposes to do is remotely legal. Of course he is pushing you. He is being treated as self employed by his employer (which also might be illegal on the part of his employer) and he wants to avoid tax so he wants to illegally claim your child. Do NOT give in.

 

[RRevak]

Running something through TurboTax means squat if its not legal...and nothing he proposes to do is remotely legal. Of course he is pushing you. He is being treated as self employed by his employer (which also might be illegal on the part of his employer) and he wants to avoid tax so he wants to illegally claim your child. Do NOT give in.

Trust me I won't. Things are already tense between my husband and I regarding dad and lack of child support. Hubs feels dad shouldn't be able to spend as much time with kiddo if dad isn't paying support. I have to gently remind him that unless she's a circus sideshow, he doesn't have to pay to see her. I also have to remind him that she loves her father and it would break her down completely if he were to leave again. She's just recently stopped melting down every time he leaves thinking its permanent. If I were to agree on this issue it really would be a breaking straw with my hubs and I would rather us all find some kind of happy medium. I don't hate the guy (well, maybe a little bit) because honestly things really have been going well the last 8-9 months. He really hasn't been back in her life long enough to have orders made. Last time court was involved, well, it didn't end well so we're ALL a tad court shy.

 

[davew128]

Come on Dave...if you have never had a client ask you what a paper return is...then you must not have many clients under the age of about 30-35...LOL. How many years has it been since the IRS automatically sent out forms and instructions to taxpayers? I cannot even remember.

I still have a modest number of paper returns, mostly 1040NR, occasionally random forms either the IRS or software doesn't support, and up until this year any California fiduciary returns. Also the random e-file rejection (couple ID thefts, but usually college kid at home claiming their own exemption). There will never be 100% e-file compliance.

 

[mmmagique]

Do not offer to allow him to claim her unless he begins taking her on a very regular basis and paying the amount of child support your support calculators claim he should make.

I want to tell you to take this to court to protect you and your daughter, but I suspect you believe he would just run off and break your daughter's heart.