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tax dependent question

Asked on Feb 01st, 2013 on Taxation - Florida
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My kids have been living with me since mid march of 2012. I have been the primary support for my kids. I take them to school, feed, house them and pay their medical bills out of my pocket. There mother has not supported financially supported our kids since august of 2012. She moved out in October of 2012. Actually I kidded her out. Can she claim the kids on her taxes. Even though I have been doing literally everything for them.
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Adoptions Attorney serving Panama City Beach, FL at Thirston Law Office
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There are two ways you can claim your children, either by agreement or Court Order. If both you and your wife claim the children, this will likely raise an Audit flag. Usually, parents experiencing separation decides to claim children on separate years (i.e. father 2012, mother 2013 etc.). Otherwise, during equitable distribution, the court can order that one parent can claim the child(ren) or done as the aforementioned example.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2013 at 11:02 PM

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