Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Alajanda's Avatar
    Alajanda Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 8, 2009, 12:38 AM
    Not married, Child Receives SSI
    My fiancé and I are wondering who should claim our son. I worked for only 2-3 months this year, so he made way more money than me. We wanted to know if I HAVE to claim him since his SSI check comes in care of me, or if we would benefit more if my fiancé claimed him?
    MukatA's Avatar
    MukatA Posts: 7,110, Reputation: 176
    Tax Expert
    		  
    #2

    Jan 8, 2009, 01:14 AM

    If both are custodial parents, then one with higher AGI (on tax return can claim the child.

    Who can claim the child if the parents are divorced, separated or unmarried, read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Child of separated or divorced parents
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #3

    Jan 8, 2009, 08:21 AM
    What MukatA says is true ONLY IF your fiancé is your child's biological parent.

    If not, then he must meet the requirements to claim your child as a dependent by providing him a place to live for ALL of 2008.
    Alajanda's Avatar
    Alajanda Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Jan 8, 2009, 11:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MukatA View Post
    If both are custodial parents, then one with higher AGI (on tax return can claim the child.

    Who can claim the child if the parents are divorced, separated or unmarried, read: Your U.S. Tax Return: Child of separated or divorced parents
    We live together and have been since before our son was born, so we both have equal right to claim him... SSI won't take money from us if we get a decent amount of money back will they?
    AtlantaTaxExpert's Avatar
    AtlantaTaxExpert Posts: 21,836, Reputation: 846
    Senior Tax Expert
    		  
    #5

    Jan 12, 2009, 09:03 AM
    No, not if you are NOT married.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

We are both married and she may possible having my child? [ 1 Answers ]

I'm married and this lady is married and we had sex unprotected sex. She said she was on the pill, but you no how that goes. She was sleeping with other guys before me. I really believe the baby is not mine. I just have this gut filling. Anyway, if she is married still to her husband what...

Child buy a Married Man [ 10 Answers ]

Two years ago I met a man who was nice and we had so much fun together. I thought he was the one, he told me he was single and looking for someone special. After a while we stopped using protection and I got pregnant. He started acting weird after that. Not coming around as much. I finally starting...

Not married, but with child [ 2 Answers ]

I am engaged to a guy, who has been dating and is in love with our neighbor. We both have been through divorces, and have a child together. I believe that he has hired back his attorney to deal with us and our child. During his drunk ordeals he has talked of his plans, to be with this other...

Child Custody without being Married? [ 1 Answers ]

Hey this is my first time on here. I live in South Carolina. I have set up an appointment with an attorney for April 16. I have two small children ( 4 & 1) with my ex we have never been married. I have police reports regarding his mental state he threatens suicide even has attempted to cut his...

View more questions Search