Q: I am allowing my ex to claim our child. He owes back child support can he make it to where I don't get any money back
He is getting taxes done by a friend there is a way around that I won't receive the money. He is getting married soon and I think that he might be letting her claim our child so I don't get no money in return if he does that How Will I Know and how do I report it
A:
Why is your ex is claiming the child? Is there a court order for him to do this, or have you signed an IRS form to permit this? If not, and you have any income, it's in your best interest to claim the child so you can get a refund from Earned Income Tax Credit. IRS Rules say the person who provides over 50% of support can claim a child.
If more than 1 person claims a child, IRS will catch it.
FYI the Oklahoma DHS website has a link for you to prepare you own taxes free. Try it and see the tax difference if you claim the child.
Other than claiming child or not is the only way your ex can effect your taxes.
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