I also have a son that lives with me, so shouldn't I claim head of household? I am not good at taxes and I want to make sure I know what to ask for before I take mine somewhere!
2007-02-07 08:43:26 · 9 answers · asked by jenni 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
You can file separately or joint. If you file joint, make sure you do it through your divorce lawyer. A lot of people forget to bring this up during their divorce. And make sure you are together when it is cashed and you get half of it. Usually the person who is the main caretaker or has full custody of the child is the one who gets to decide, sometimes the courts have it in the divorce decree that you can every other year. Though many spouses do not pay their child support, so if they don't they have no rights to claiming them, but this has to be legalized. If you file separately yes, you can file as head of household.
2007-02-07 08:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
If your divorced was final on or before December 31, you are single for the entire year. If your son is living with you, and you can claim him as a dependent, then you can file head of household.
2007-02-07 08:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by jseah114 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your marital status on Dec 31 determines your status for tax filinng. You are considered single for the entire year. You probably can file Head of Household since your son lives with you.
2007-02-07 11:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is your marital status as of Dec 31. If divorced on that date you do NOT have an option to continue to file married; joint. It is single or possibly head of household.
Another poster brings up an issue. Your divorce decree may dictate who gets to claim your child as a dependent. I would double check that document and the rules covering dependents to be sure you can claim him.
2007-02-07 10:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by zudmelrose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to file as single unless you make a deal with your ex
Your son is claimed as your dependent.
2007-02-07 08:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by FRED C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a CPA I would not recommend filing joint. If your divorce was final in 2006, then file single, if not file Maried filing separate. Filing joint tends to get sticky in divorce situations.
2007-02-07 09:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by Lip Service 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HOH
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2007-02-07 11:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by shaydzofluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
single it would've been married if you divorced last month.
2007-02-07 08:47:20 · answer #8 · answered by Mary S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stand corrected...it is the last day of the year. "look before you leap" comes to mind...sorry!!
2007-02-07 08:51:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋