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    Mar 2, 2014, 07:45 AM
    Income taxes
    Why would my ex wife let me claim our child this year on my taxes. She claims she she doesn't work but has a 1099.
    She states her tax guy told her she wouldn't benefit anything by claiming him so I'm allowed too.
    I'm pretty sure she is receiving some sort of assistance.
    I can't figure it out please help.

    Thanks
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    Mar 2, 2014, 07:57 AM
    If you are one of the parents, the law allows you to claim your child if the custodial parents agrees to it, preferably in writing
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    Mar 2, 2014, 10:49 AM
    Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. She apparently figures if she can't get a benefit you might as well.
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    Mar 2, 2014, 12:59 PM
    What Scott says is noteworthy. Most ex-spouses are not so generous.
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