i supported my xwife & son for 11 months 2006. she already claimed him so my claim is rejected. how or what can i do to challange this?
2007-04-05 09:29:29 · 2 answers · asked by tpctrash 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Did your son live with you for more than 6 months? If not, then your ex gets to claim him unless it is stated in the divorce decree or she signed a form 8332 giving you the exemption.
The IRS rules are that the custodial parent claims the dependents unless the above applies.
2007-04-05 09:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mark S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's the custodial parent, and you don't have a valid court order that you can claim your son, then she can claim him and you don't have a valid challenge to her claim. By IRS rules, the custodial parent has the right to the exemption.
2007-04-05 23:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋