Taxes?

question....who claimes a child on their taxes? i was told that because i have custody i claim dominic. but in the marines the lady who works with them said he claims him because hes his dependent and he gets benefits for him. and online i read that because i dont have a job i cant claim him because you have to be able to support him....i dont kno

how does this work

[Darkestlight]

im not sure exactly. When my parents divorced they rotated. One year my mom would claim me and the next my dad would

[pinkbelle]

I'm pretty sure you have to have a job to file income taxes.. because you need a W2 and how can you have a w2 without an employer..  but if the father hasn't supported the child at least 6 months out of the year then he can not claim him either..

[CYW]

very different in canada.. ive always claimed DS...i didnt work and i was to claim him and i havent went to court for custody..here its whomever the child lives with or if you are living together(with the partner) whoevers making more money

[AndiJ78]

Whomever provides financial support for him claims him. I would have to say that if you claim him and receive money, it should go to your mother since she puts the roof over your head.

I do not believe that Keith should be able to claim him because he doesn't provide more than 50% of his support.

[Kim1989]

alright thanks. he in no way contributes 50% child support doesnt even cover half of dominics daycare expenses alone. we have to see tomorrow. my mom seems to think because i receive money for his daycare and financial aid i need to file taxes but i didnt think i did cuz i dont have a job. so but its good to know that he shouldnt be able to claim him either. thanks laides

[RockRose]

Kim,  call the IRS on this one.  I forget all the specifics,  but if Dominic's father carries health care for him or other benefits,  it may be that he has to claim him.

Since you aren't earning an income,  it won't benefit you to claim him anyway.  

Call the IRS.  

[Kim1989]

dominic has two medical insurances. my moms is primary. his fathers is secondary.

my mom and i are going to try and figure it out tomorrow.

[pinkbelle]

i think your mom might be able to claim him since you guys are technically both her dependents since she provides income for both of you : )  

[peekawho]

You should get professional advice.  

[amberd5191]

My mom claimed my daughter when I lived with her, I did have a job but it made more sense for her to claim her since we lived with her. Good luck!