ok here it is i pay my child support faihfully as it is taken from my payroll check but i am in the arrrears due to the fact from the time she filed for a increase to the actual court date the put me in the arrears. well my question is since i will be filing a joint return with my wife how much of that arrrears will take affect on our taxes since this is my obligation not my wifes. They say the arrears is about 1500. once agin i ask for respectful answers not bs onpinions.
2007-01-05 00:19:26 · 13 answers · asked by OFFICER CAMPBELL 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
She is entitled to whatever you owe...
I know this from exp. My ex- husband had skipped on filing taxes due to this reason, then last year, I guess he thought they forgot and and he and his wife filed and I got it. First the state got what he owed to them, and then me. (he's still in arrears)
But I wasn't expecting it, after 8 yrs of nothing....
Yes, it can happen....
In order for the IRS to intercept, there needs to be an order from the Attorney General. (I also work for the state I live in and see garnishments like this all the time.)
By the way, WE LIVE IN DIFF STATES
2007-01-05 00:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check this, you cannot claim any arrears on your income tax nor your child support. Only the custodual parent can do that which is the parent the kids live with. Trust me I tried one year and got audited. Do not try to do that! For more info, ask your accountant.
2007-01-05 16:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by lasman37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will intercept your federal return.
Your wife can file form 8379 as "injured spouse" for return of her portion of the intercepted tax return since your children by another woman is NOT her responsibility.
Expect any arrearages to be charged up to 18% interest, which like a credit card is difficult to get out from under.
2007-01-05 09:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Phil #3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know your state of residence, but in Michigan, they'll take all of the arrears if you have that much of a refund coming to you. It doesn't matter that you're filing a joint return. Sorry, but that's how it is! Legally, your debts are also your wife's debts.
2007-01-05 08:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by grandm 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am understanding that you are filing jointly with your present wife, not the Mother of your children? If this is correct, I would suggest filing separately, married but filing single status. It may benefit your overall refund for household. If I am understanding your question, Have your Tax Accountant figure your taxes both ways, they should do this with only one total charge.
2007-01-05 08:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Waa. Waa. Somebody call Wambalance for this sob story!
I am sure you didn't have any problems making the kids, so now you should not have any trouble reporting them for you being in arrears, eh?
2007-01-05 08:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Child support is not tax deductible for you and she is noy required to claim it as income....alimony on the other hand is
2007-01-05 14:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the same state in which you pay child support , they will take the whole amount , if you live in a different state they cannot take anything , pay it off that would be better for both you and your wife .
2007-01-05 08:22:07 · answer #8 · answered by christina3661@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The Irs will most likelytake the full amount if it has been already reported.
2007-01-05 08:27:00 · answer #9 · answered by Mary O 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally, i would only trust a local professional cpa with an answer to this kind of matter.
to help with any other CS questions, here are some links.
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc422.html
http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq4-5.html
http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html
2007-01-05 08:38:36 · answer #10 · answered by Yvette B yvetteb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋