Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
child support and claiming kids on taxes
as a father do i have the right to claim my child on my taxes if i am getting child support taking out of my check.
Asked on 6/03/08, 12:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: child support and claiming kids on taxes
Not unless the mother signs an IRS authorization transferring the exemption claims to you. There is a specific form for this that you could find on the IRS website.
Answered on 6/03/08, 12:23 pm