What are the guide lines to claim children ad a dependant on tax return? How about foster kids?
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I dont think you can claim foster kids as a dependant...I may be wrong...but i think that since the income you get for them isnt taxable...you cant claim them.
74629
You should file.  You may be eligible for earned income credits for your child.  Contact a tax preparation service to see if you qualify.
51783
You can file an income tax return with 0 income. \nThere are credits available if you qualify.  I did a turbo tax return for a single mother friend who made less than 10k 2 years ago in california.  She received child credit and low income credit got a 1000 tax return.  even if you have 0 it is good to claim with your state and the fed so that when you have future income IRS doesn't ask.
682452
Contact your local tax office to find out exact procedures.\n\nAlso if you have student loan repayments you will have to contact them too.
43196
Juvenile/Domestic Relation Law varies from state to state in the U.S.  I know in Virginia "they" (the court system) attempt other remedies first - after all, if you are in jail, it does the children (the only consideration as far as the court is concerned) NO good.  It also costs the taxpayers money to keep you there, and, it potentially costs the taxpayers more if they have to subsidize your childrens support.  Most likely, if you are in fact liable for support (back support or otherwise), the system will attempt to garnish your wages first, place a lein on any bank accounts in your name, and intercept tax refunds and the like.  Also, if you did happen to end up in jail - at least in Virginia - the 'tab' keeps running!  Your best bet, again, if you do owe, is to begin paying, a-absolutely-s-a-p, and keep (SECURE!) ALL receipts of your payments, AND TAKE THEM WITH YOU TO COURT!!!  Also, if you have to appear in court, BE RESPECTFUL, to your ex as well as the judge (well, you should respect the mother of your children in any event, it IS in the BEST INTEREST of YOUR CHILDREN).  Best of luck! - g
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This sounds like your neices are in big trouble.   Have you thought about just circumventing the failing system.  Go to their mother and ask her to let you have them to take care of.   She can still claim them as hers for food stamps, income tax, etc.   You get the kids.  She gets the money and benefits from claiming them.  They are safe with you.  Make sure this is a VERBAL Agreement!   At some point go to a lawyer and get a custody agreement so you would be a guardian of the children.
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The answer depends on your income, not your withholding or refund or anything else. On the first page of your tax booklet it should say something like "Who has to file?" or "Filing Requirements" If your income falls into the guidelines you have to file a return, period.  Every other consideration as to who is claiming who as a dependendant or how much you may or may not owe or whether or not you got a refund last year is secondary.  The fact that you are a student has nothing to do with anything regarding the amount of your income.
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You have to keep track of what people pay you. Give them a receipt at the end of the year of their total paid, you report it on your taxes as income because they will report it as child care. Anyone paying for childcare is smart to report that expense because they can use it as a deductible. PLUS !!! You can figure up how much of the space in your house is being used for the daycare, let's say the kids are in 50% of the rooms of your house, kitchen, living room, dining room and say one bedroom, then when it comes time for you to do your taxes, you put in your income as money paid to you BUT also let a preparer know or you do it on Turbotax.com that 50% of all expenses for your home can be deductibles for your daycare business. Like 50% of all utilities, 50% of your groceries bought, 50% of all homeowners insurance paid, etc.  I did 60%/40% on my taxes because kids are allowed in all but 4 rooms of my home.  My husband and I ALWAYS run my daycare at a loss on purpose as far as taxes go because we will always get a tax refund that way.  You do not have to get licensed my your state to be a daycare and it does not help you in any way unless you want money to help pay for food.  You do however, or really should, get a "rider" policy on your homeowners policy to include any injuries to any kid that's not yours. Mine was only a $50 extra charge for a year.\nHope this helps, it's very simple. Let me know if you want more info.\nThanks
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Why did they claim you?  By' 'claim' I assume you mean as a dependent.  This would have lowered their tax liability and increased their refund. So why did they claim you?\n\nAnyway, it's their return and if they don't want to share that information with you then you are out of luck.  the refund is theirs so if they don't want you to know then about the only thing you can do is to throw a temper tantrum.\n\nI throw temper tantrums all the time and I usually take it out on inanimate objects, like plastic CD cases.  I always feel much better after I clean up all the broken plastic.
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Assuming that you're talking about filling out a W-4 form, you should file yourself and any other dependents that you have, not counting your unborn child. At the bottom of the form where you sign, there is a little statement "I swear that the information above is true and correct." or something to that effect. Even though many, many people make false claims on their W-4 forms, it would suck to be the one caught for falsifying IRS documents when they decide to make an example of someone.\n\nWith that warning out of the way, you may claim 15 dependents if you wish. They'll take next to nothing out of your paychecks and you'll owe a mint at the end of the year. Or you could claim zero, pay maximum taxes and get money back at the end of the year. I personally don't like using the federal government as a zero percent savings account that I can only access once per year. But that's just me....
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found this in google search\nClaim child benefit online : Directgov - Do it online \nYou can make an online child benefit claim, report a change of circumstances or send a message to the Child Benefit Agency using the Child Benefit e-service.direct.gov.uk/Diol1/DoItOnline/DoItOnlineArticles/fs/en?...&chk=uJZ1Ed - 20k - Cached - More pages from this site - Save
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At 18 your parents can claim you as a dependent.  The fact you made so little would make you and your child dependent on your mother so I believe that would work.  The daughter is a bit stretching but I think can work, even if she gets audited, they will realize she is paying for all your stuff.
462439
well on most forms, do whatever you like, but if you have kids, make sure on your tax forms you claim head of household if you can (makes a huge financial difference)
374644
I really sujest that you seek the advice of a tax attorney rather than a CPA on this one; asthis goes a little further than just taxes.\n\nOn the durface though, it seems simply that you can each take  turns claiming the child on a semi annual basis.  It would be in your best interest to get this in writing in your divorce decree and spell out the terms of the agreement.  On the years where the other party is claiming the child but you are still payaing 50% of the expenses, then there is not much you can do about that.  You don't want to report it as income to the other party, as this will reduce the tax benefits of your child, and inturn do the same to you.  In which case, then why go through this thing at all?\n\nHope this helps a little?\nGood Luck
239125
If you can claim her she probably just needs to fill out a 1040EZ.  There is a spot on their to check if someone else is claiming you.
511562
Try using last years Federal Income Tax return.  If you claimed her as a dependent, you had to have put the number on your 1040.
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Claim yourself, you will get much more money. You're parent's can't claim you unless they paid 51% or more of your total expenses for the year.\n\nPlus, you are going to have to file state returns for the multiple states you earned income in. You'll only have to file one federal.\n\nIf you moved for work, or incurred any expenses in finding your job, you will be able to deduct those expenses as well, including mileage.