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Child Dependency – Does the Court or Federal Law Determine, What You Need to Know

May 28, 2014
Written by: Fresh Start Tax

 

Child Dependency – Does the Court or Federal Law Determine, What You Need to Know

Dependents & Exemptions

Question: Can a court order determine who may claim a dependency exemption for a child?

Does the court order supersede the requirements under Federal tax law?

Answer:   Federal tax law determines who may claim a dependency exemption.

A court order cannot determine who may claim a dependency exemption for a child.

A court order cannot supersede the Federal tax law.

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