I mean i know two people cant file the same child but if you let some else file your child becuz they can get more money than u can, is it illegal?
2006-12-05 11:41:23 · 10 answers · asked by exceptionallyexceptional 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
A person can claim your child IF:
Your child is their "qualifying child"
-they are a lineal relative (grandparent, father)
-the person provides more than 50% of the child's support
-the child lives with the person for more than half the year
-child must be under 19
Your child is their "qualifying relative"
-the child is related to the person (lineal ascendant or collateral ascendant)
-gross income test--the child cannot have income exceeding more 3300
-1/2 of the support must be furnished by the taxpayer
If the child doesn't meet either of these tests, you would be committing fraud (way worse than negligence) which means you could face serious criminal penalties
2006-12-05 14:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal. Mainly because when you file a child on your taxes, you are telling IRS that you have been taking care of them and providing for them the whole year. If you haven't then it's illegal.
2006-12-05 19:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by God's Child 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is illegal. Even though it is done often. It comes down to your moral values of right and wrong. But do remember, if you are audited you will have major problems, not to mention if you and your friend have a disagreement on the money.
2006-12-05 20:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by Gene S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES It is unless they took care of your child all year long. Thats the only way that someone else can legally claim your child.
2006-12-06 13:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by shaydzofluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be done legally only if the child actually lives with the other person and they support the child.
2006-12-05 21:48:26 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's tax fraud. There are guidelines to being considered a "dependent", including the child must live with the person claiming him/her for a certain amount of time.
2006-12-05 19:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is illegal unless the other person is the father. Only parents can take tax deductions for children unless your children are legally in Foster Care- in which case the foster parent will claim your children.
2006-12-05 19:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by mac 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless that other person is a parent or legal guardian, yes, it is very illegal. You will pay penalties, and so would that other person. Since your goal is to get money, not to be fined, then I suggest you do it legit.
2006-12-05 19:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by nosleepthree 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Several tests; age, relationship, where housed, percent support, etc.
If the child qualifies, the new recipient qualifies, and the parents don't claim or contest, then maybe.
See for details:
www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=133298,00.html
2006-12-05 19:51:48 · answer #9 · answered by Rockies VM 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as long as both parties agree.
2006-12-06 00:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by nwnativeprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋