QUESTION
Am I responsible for my son's back tax debt if I claim him as a dependent on my taxes?
Asked on Jan 27th, 2016 on Taxation - Michigan
4 ANSWERS
Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Powell, OH
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Ronald K. Nims
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No, taking a person as a dependent has no effect on your liability for his/her past debts or any nature including taxes.
Answered on Feb 02nd, 2016 at 3:38 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Probably not.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Lisle, IL
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Mankus & Marchan, Ltd.
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No.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Greenville, SC
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The Greene Law Firm, P.A.
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You will not be responsible for any of his delinquent taxes unless you signed the return(s) that gave rise to the delinquent taxes. Just naming him as a dependent does not create liability.
Answered on Feb 01st, 2016 at 5:51 PM