Q: So my ex husband and I get to switch years to claim our daughter on taxes he has odd years and I have even years.
We have joint custody. So how and why does he get to keep it all of the stimulus money.
A: It is not quite clear what you are asking. The IRS allows the custodial parent to claim the minor child on his/her taxes. The custodial parent is the parent who has the child more nights during the year than the other parent. However, the custodial parent can agree to allow the non-custodial parent to claim the child on taxes one year, alternating years, or every year. The custodial parent would need to sign a release form consenting to this arrangement.
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Your question is unclear about him "keeping it all." If you agreed that he could claim the child in odd years, he keeps the refund for that year.
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A: He gets to keep all of what? We are not sure what you are inquiring about. You may want to discuss the issue with your accountant when you have your taxes done.
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