Friday, January 15, 2010

Why does the non-custodial parent get no tax relief?

My husband has two children with his ex-wife. Each year she claims both children on her taxes. They have joint custody but the children live with her. We get no tax deductions - no head of household, no credit for child support - nothing. We faithfully pay child support and get the kids every other weekend and most of the summer. We are hands-on parents. Can we not file head of household anyway for one child? What are the consequences of this if she files on this child too?Why does the non-custodial parent get no tax relief?
If they have joint custody, he should double-check his final agreement papers. It is usual for joint custody situations to have alternating years- where each parent takes turns claiming them. If it is not that way, he can file for a review or modification, asking for that entirely reasonable consideration.





If it is already set up that way, he can even file amended returns and get what he should have had. She will be responsible for paying back the IRS, if they even bother to go after it. If she files anyway- after a change, or after finding it already that way (and he should inform her)- that will be between her and the IRS. Your husband WILL be asked for a copy of the court papers, to confirm any change.Why does the non-custodial parent get no tax relief?
I hope you check this: Ask the courthouse for a copy of the local 'blue-book'- concerning child support. You can file yourself and not need an atty. Feel free to email me- be glad to help.

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We were told by a lawyer that the female judge who presided over our decree will not lower our child support. My husband has finally found work after quitting a business that his ex also worked for that had horrible hours and cut into to weekend time with the kids. We pay $100 more than the matrix.

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Uh, head of household is for people who are NOT married - if you file a joint return you get a much better deal anyway than HofH would be, a higher std deduction and lower rates.

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