Tax Question: I am a Big Sister with the Big Brothers / Big Sisters?
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Mileage is deductible.  Keep a record of where you travel and for what purpose.  Food is deductible when it is related to the mileage.  \n\nMy instinct is to say that clothing is not deductible - I assume it is given directly to a specific individual.  \n\nIf by entertainment you mean what you spend on things you do with your sister, this is a tough one.  If the mileage is allowable one would think that, logically, the associated costs would also be deductible.  However, logic does not always make it into the tax code.\n\nIs there someone in BBBS administration you could ask?  A program such as this must have some written guidelines, especially for something that is unique in many ways and which, therefore, presents unique tax challenges.
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You can deduct taxes only if: 1) you actually paid the taxes, and 2) you are the one who owed the taxes.  If your sister's estate paid or owed the taxes they are not deductible by you.
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Based on the information you've provided it's unclear.  It depends whether the money you've received from you family is income.
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Hey Scott - Agree with Melvin...unless she does have some income which you do not know about or she may be collecting unemployment compensation which has been taxable since end of the 80's (boy, did the government sneak that one in - was NOT taxable like any other insurance such as workman's comp).  If she does owe taxes on some type on income, she may be applying for the "Earned Income Credit" - something you may want to look into yourself if you have not already (I'm assuming you have custody and sole financial responsibility that you can declare your two children as "dependents.) If this is the case, take all the deductions yourself - say NO!  Something does not "smell right" and this is a woman talking here!\nSasha
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My brothers sister, daddys, baby's, uncles,cousins brother from another mother,Aunts, dogs owner. Which may be you.
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You need to file.  You can get the earned income credit for the children, every little bit helps.
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If they each have a social security number, are legal residents, earn less than the IRS limit for non-family member dependency, and you paid at least half of their living expenses.  In other words....NO!!!!
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If your mom is providing more than half of your support (for example, if you're saving most of your income for college or didn't make enough to provide half of your own support) then she can very likely claim you as a dependent. I am assuming you have lived with her for at least half of the year.  \n\nIf you provide half or more of your support, then she can't.  Be aware that the rules change once you turn 19 unless you're  a full-time student or disabled, then she can't claim you.  If any of her other children are 19 or over, and not disabled or full-time students, she can't claim them even if she supports them.\n\nIf you are 17, then she doesn't get the child tax credit for you even if you qualify as a dependent.\n\nWhen your mom files her tax return at the end of this year, she will claim as many children as she's entitled to claim.  It doesn't matter what she's claimed on her W-4, since that only determines how much tax is taken out of her paycheck.  If she's claiming 2 now, but will claim 3 or 4 (depending on whether you qualify) on her tax return, that's OK.
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Probably.  There is a heirarchy when they come to atach your wages, and taxes are very high on the list.
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Based on your tax question earlier and this posting.... I am thinking you may need a bit more help than a tax attorney.\nYour 34 years old..(according to your last post)... It is time to grow up...
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2 bros and 1 sis....I'm the oldest
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My younger brother moved from the U.S. and picked up Australian citizenship.  He still pays taxes in this country, because he is still a U.S. citizen.  His tax bill there didn't change when he became a citizen.
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Mrs. John Doe (using husbands name) \nMy brothers call me "sis" \nMy mother calls me by first and middle name\nMy nephew calls me "aunt ..." \netc.....
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http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html
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The IRS can't tell you because they're bound by the Privacy Act.  \n\nIf you're entitled to claim yourself and your children, file your own tax return, claim yourself and the kids, and then both you and the other person will be contacted by the IRS.  The IRS will make the decision as to who is entitled to claim you and the kids.
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Yep!  My sister had it done to her ex.  He never paid for their now 13 year old son.  They took back support, current support out of his disability checks, and also gave her his entire income tax refund for the year.
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If you and your husband split up, you will still be the representative payee for the 2 boys.  Just notify the local SS office and provide them with your bank details and new address.