2007-02-14 10:22:20 · 4 answers · asked by Pablo N 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Why not? If he is the supporter for his family and lives with them, sounds like he has proof. If he does not live with child, in his own home, I would not try it.
2007-02-14 10:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If he provides more than half of the cost of keeping up the household where he lives, and the child lived with him over half the year (or if the baby was born in 2006, lived with him for the baby's entire life except for the time in the hospital after birth), and the baby's mom does not claim the baby as a dependent, then he can. If he does not meet ALL of these conditions, then no he can't.
2007-02-14 18:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't quote me on this, but I think only one person per household can file head of household, so I wouldn't think so if he is living with his parents. You didn't say if he was married or paying child support, which are two of the major reasons he would get any kind of tax break. I'm sure there are lots of different regulations, so I would definitely consult with a tax advisor.
2007-02-14 18:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by migglebiscuit 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No point as not going to owe taxes anyway. $5150 + 3300 = $8450 exemption (might be off $100) + he gets the $1000 credit for kid.
2007-02-14 19:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by vegas_iwish 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋