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My mom always does my taxes, and this year she said she was going to claim me and my son so she would'nt have to do as much paper work and she'd just give me the money. She gave me five hundred at first and said she only got a grand and didn't want to give it to me all at once. Does this sound shady, and is she even lying about the amount because I wouldn't know?

2007-07-14 09:18:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships Family

17 answers

Initially, yes it does sound very shady. However, it depends on how much money you earned for the fiscal year and what state you live in and how much taxes you paid for the year, as well. For future reference, you should go to turbotax.com and plug in the information that you get back on your w-2's. Seriously, it is not hard or is it rocket science, you don't have to send it you can just get an estimate of how much you would have gotten back. It will give you step by step instructions on how to enter in your information. I am a young single parent and with the help of the internet I have done my own taxes for the last 5 years and it is great b/c I don't have to pay an fees. Good Luck!

2007-07-14 09:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by michelle.wales 3 · 0 0

If you doubt her word because of a past history of lying to you then I would find out by checking with IRS. If you feel that she is dishonest about the amount then ask her about it. Another way for you to find out the truth is, you must have a copy of your tax return for your own personal records. Just take them to the IRS office and have them verified. Your Mother can't claim you and your son unless she is providing more than 50% of your financial support. You also must be living under the same home to be a valid dependent. If you have an income, over a certain amount then you must file or be in violation of the law. Be careful allowing her to claiming you and your son, how will you get your own dependants back at a later date? IRS fraud is a very serious offense. You really don't want to get on the wrong side of the IRS. Well I have given you the information use it as you see fit. Good Luck

2007-07-14 16:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Butch. 4 · 0 0

I would ask to see the tax forms she filled out and it will tell you exactly how much the return was for. In my opinion a grand does not sound like a lot but also I don't know what she made last year. One thing you need to look at is, is it better for you to claim your son and get the child tax credit, or would you get more with your mom claiming him. Sounds to me like your mom is doing whats in the best interest for her. Check into taking a class or get turbo tax for your computer which is super easy to use you don't have to be an accountant.

2007-07-14 16:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Are you a single parent living with your mother? Do you have any income? How old are you?

If you and your child are not living with your mother, then your mother cannot claim you.

If you are under 19 or under 24 and a full-time student, and living with your mother, then your mother can claim you and your child.

What you describe may or may not be to your advantage. Take your W-2s into a commercial tax preparer and ask them what kind of refund you could have expected. They should tell you for free, go to another one if the first one won't do it.

Collect the remaining $500 from your mother. Next year, get some outside information and make your decision.

2007-07-14 16:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0 0

yes it's shady. and if you are not a minor it is against the law. You should be filing your own taxes and depending on how much money you made during the year you would get a nice return with the EIC. I would call your local IRS and see about amending your taxes. If you cannot pay to have them done which can be expensive then there is turbo tax and I think there is online help so that you can do it yourself for free. and you can call the IRS 1-800 number for help anytime.

2007-07-14 16:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Connie 3 · 0 0

Well, it all really depends on your income and things like that. Next time you should go to a professional and not commit tax fraud and you won't have this problem. She is not supposed to claim people who are not dependents of her, and you should have filed your own taxes, claiming your son. You're required to and can get in a lot of trouble for not filing.

2007-07-14 16:27:17 · answer #6 · answered by ad_manchester 2 · 0 0

It does sound shady and you should be filing your own return. If your mother does not want to do it, then go somewhere and have it done.

It may not be illegal; there are ways that it is legal to claim someone as a dependant (though I doubt she coudl really cliam you as a dependant), but it is shady and I would not let her do it anymore.

2007-07-14 16:30:51 · answer #7 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0 0

Unless you are a dependent of some sort, this is illegal, and will find you all fined...big time. If you have filed independently before, and now she is claiming you as a deduction.... ohhhh ouch.. The feds and state will notice that you did not file this year... and then the problems start.not only for her, but for you as well

2007-07-14 16:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by April 6 · 0 0

Yeah, it sounds shady. If you're old enough to have a job and a son, you should be old enough to either do your own taxes or hire someone else to do it.

2007-07-14 16:24:07 · answer #9 · answered by suzieq_64093 4 · 1 0

OBviously you and your son live with mom? She probably takes care of most the bill? Why shouldn't she take the credit? Don't start being suspicious of your mother. She's helpin' you out, right?

2007-07-14 22:34:49 · answer #10 · answered by zen 6 · 0 0

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