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Asked 12/2/2007

Claiming kids on tax return

I am a sinlge mom of two boys not working living with my mom. Can she claim them on her tax return.

 
 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/2 - Submitted 12/3/2007

It's a matter of Head of Household status.

For your mom to be able to claim the kids on her return there's some qualifications that need to be made. Publication 501 by the IRS has the details.

To qualify:
The kids can't be claimed by anyone else.
Kids must be related to the taxpayer (sounds like they are).
The kid's gross income for the year must be less than $3,300.
The taxpayer must provide more than half of the kid's total support for the year.
Kids must be under 19 years old

 
 

Answer 2/2 - Submitted 12/19/2007

Does she take care of them financially if she does meaning buy them clothes, food,school supplies,medical bills then yes she may claim them. and she must provide all info of this

 
 
 
 
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