about taxes?

Question

I'm divorce and my ex-husband says it's better to file for our taxes together cuz we have a newborn and we would get more money back cuz it's all four of us now, and he said he would send me half. So should I file with him?

Answer 1

Wow Annie,

You seem so certain that he lied and not her, or that they amicably divorced.

Ok, on to the original question.

If you are not married, you cannot file jointly, period.

It may be to your benefit to file and allow him to claim the children because he is taxed at a higher tax rate.

You could request an increase in child support that would guarantee that you get your cut of this reduced tax burden for him.

I don't know of any scenario that allows you to file jointly. If you qualify for head of household, you may still be better off filing as such, unless his income is a lot greater than yours.

Don't forget to figure things such as Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax reducers that work for you.

I don't see this being a big deal unless he makes 3x or more than you do.

Answer 2

Don't do it!!!

For 1 it's illegal. For another you will probably get more money filing head of household with the baby than filing jointly with the baby. And another, when it comes to money never trust the ex-husband.

When you got divorced there should have been a parenting plan of some sort lined out that also stated who gets to file the child/children on their taxes each year. If there wasn't then it automatically defaults to the parent who has custody.

Answer 3

No, You need to settle this. If you are divorced , then you cannot file jointly period. The non-costudial parent has to file a tax form (8082 or something like that) and the custodial parent has to sign it , allowing the non-custodial parent to file the child as a dependant minor. This should have been arragend on the divorce decree, normally is odd and even years.

What happens here darling, is that he will get a huge tax break if he claims your child. meining taht if he has no children, and no longer married, he may end up paying taxes intead of getting some back. In any event, if he will file as single, he is going to get taxed BIG time.

Depending on your income, you can get a huge tax break your self and even get Earned Income Credit if you qualify.

So if you agree to allow him to file for you and your baby, he will save big bucks,,,, but see if you are going to miss on any extra money for yourself.

I hope this helps

Good luck

Answer 4

> he said he would send me half. . .

He said he would love you and stand by you "until death do us part", too, the lying weasel.

Ask a tax preparer this question. There should be a way to tell the IRS to send half to you and half to him, if you decide to file jointly. It is possible, since you have the two kids, that you'll get much more back if you file separately. This is a time it would pay to have H&R Block do a delux job; have them figure it both ways. Or, if you are a reasonable hand at the computer, buy Turbo-Tax and try it both ways.

Answer 5

you are crazy if you do this if you have custody of this child you are entitled to all of the deductions their is a tax credit and if your income is low you are entitled to an earn income credit. Also I don't think you have to claim any child support money but I am not so sure on this one as I am the first two You will get back alot don't let your ex screw you again thats what he wants

Answer 6

NO, you might face penalty, in this case you would be lying to the IRS just to get more money and they will find out too. You will be fined & put in jail. Just know that you should'nt ever F U C K with the IRS, especially about taxes, because.....THEY WILL GET YOU FOR IT.

Answer 7

Is that like, "the check is in the mail?" You divorced him, why should you trust him now? Better to get back less money than no money.

Answer 8

You do what's best for you ONLY!