Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
Liability
If I claim my 48 year old homeless son as a dependent on my income tax form,, will I then become liable for all his unpaid bills which are in collectors hands?
Asked on 3/07/09, 5:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeff Biddle
Biddle Law Firm, PLLC
Re: Liability
No. They have no contractual relationship with you and cannot collect his debts from you. You may however have a potential tax liability if your son isn't actually your dependent. I'm certainly not going to tell the IRS, though.
Answered on 3/07/09, 8:03 pm