Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
I have joint custody of my son. In the agreement the judge said, " the issue of whether respondent can claim the minor child as a dependent for income tac purposes in alternate years is reserved." What does this mean?
Asked on 1/21/15, 4:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg
Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.
It means the court has not determined who is entitled to claim the child as a dependent. It would seem that absent such a determination, the IRS rules govern.
Answered on 1/21/15, 4:23 pm