2007-01-01 04:49:00 · 9 answers · asked by cyndim76 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Quite possibly but one cannot say for sure without knowing all the ins and outs of the situation. Use the references below for more information.
2007-01-01 04:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Zimmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the grandparent provided over 50% of the money for the child's care then they can claim the child. If you moved in June it would be less than 50% unless they provided money after you moved. Normally if two people could claim a child they need to talk and decide who is claiming it. The IRS doesn't care who is claiming the child as long as only one person is doing so. If both claim the the IRS is going to ask what is going on and somebody is going to be paying money back along with a pentalty.
2007-01-01 04:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by cece 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By IRS rules for dependents, they can, as long as the child meets the other tests, and lived with them more than half the year.
Your parents couldn't claim you, since you didn't live with them for over half the year, plus you very possibly don't meet the age test for them to claim you.
Two people can't claim the same dependent. If the grandparent and you both claim the child, the IRS will rule who gets the exemption and you'll likely win. But there's an issue here of basic fairness - if your parents supported the child, shouldn't they be allowed to get the exemption?
2007-01-01 05:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you and the grandparent were the only taxpayers to live with the child, and the child did not support himself.
If the child moved with you and did not live with the grandparent for more than six months, the grandparent may not claim the child as a dependent.
Even if the child lived with the grandparent for more than six months, as long as you lived with the child more than six months you would have priority to claim the child, regardless of the amount of support the grandparent provided.
2007-01-01 07:18:33 · answer #4 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Just because you lived in their home doesn't give them the right to claim your child unless they have legal custody of the child. You have to live there for at least 6 months of the year according to the IRS and if you moved out in June it wouldn't quite be 6 months.
2007-01-01 04:54:43 · answer #5 · answered by unicornfarie1 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should have to give permission,written, but it is up to you to follow up. The gov. will no it catch it quickly. Split the return with this person and keep the peace. Money causes to many divisions.
2007-01-01 04:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by infocom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
Let grandpa have the dedection, he supported the boh of you.
M
2007-01-01 04:52:07 · answer #7 · answered by maamu 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Only if you or the court signs over custody.
2007-01-01 04:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by retrodragonfly 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no. thats YOUR child. DUH!
2007-01-01 04:51:19 · answer #9 · answered by Tarra 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋