2007-02-04 11:42:14 · 4 answers · asked by anthony b 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Under the new laws for qualifying children you probably can claim them. Assuming the child is your child (other relationships might also apply) and the following applies:
-They're under the age of 19 at the end of the year (or under 24 if still a full time student, any age if 100% disabled).
-They lived with you for more then half the year (not counting temporary leaves of absense, such as college).
-And they didn't provide half their own support.
There are also qualifying relatives if the person is too old or isn't close blood related. Check publication 17 Part 1 Section 3 for more info on the subject! Hope this helps some!
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2007-02-04 11:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Treyot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you want to claim your wife as a dependent. I would say the answer is no. First to be a dependent you have to meet two qualifications--1) they cannot be filing on their own and 2) you have to supply at least half of their living expenses in the tax year. You may have #2, but the ex will want to file on her own and that means you cannot claim her as your dependent.
2007-02-04 11:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by William E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not have custody of any children, you will file as "Single" for 2006 with no dependents.
2007-02-04 11:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about claiming your ex-wife, then no.
If you are talking about children, then maybe, if they lived with you and not with your spouse for more than half the year.
2007-02-04 12:05:19 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋