While having children equates to having more household expenses, there are also some significant tax benefits for parents. If you are a parent, whether single, married or divorced, there are a significant number of tax benefits available to you, including deductions, credits, and filing status that can help put a dent in your tax liability. …
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Who Claims The Children’s Tax Benefits – You Or Your Ex-Spouse?
Wondering who gets to claim the children’s tax benefits if you are a divorced or separated parent? While the question is common, the answer of who claims the child or children for tax purposes is often misunderstood. Often this is a hotly disputed issue between parents. However tax law includes specific but complicated rules about …
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Consider These 8 Tax Breaks For Grandparents
If you are looking for tax breaks for grandparents, you are not alone! More and more individuals who thought their child-rearing days were over are now raising their grandchildren. It is estimated that 6.5 million children in the United States currently live with at least one grandparent. This accounts for approximately 9% of all children …