Q: Can I carry my child on my taxes without being audited if my child support payments are up to date?
A:
It depends. The following information was taken from the IRS website:
"The payer of child support may be able to claim the child as a dependent::
-The parent with whom the child lived for the greater part of the year is the custodial parent for income tax purposes.
-Generally, the child is the qualifying child of the custodial parent, and the custodial parent is allowed an exemption for the child if the other dependency tests are met.
-The noncustodial parent may claim an exemption for the child if the custodial parent signs a Form 8332 (PDF), Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent, or a substantially similar statement, and the noncustodial parent attaches it to his or her return."
http://www.irs.gov/Help-&-Resources/Tools-&-FAQs/FAQs-for-Individuals/Fr...
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