I will be paying half my child�s college tuition, but her father (who I am divorced from) claims her on his taxes. Can I GIFT my child my half of her tuition and claim this on my taxes for a write off?
Asked on 6/14/13, 9:17 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Arthur Geffen
Arthur H. Geffen, P.C.
Gifts, except to charities that have a recognition of exemption, are not deductible from your income for Federal Income Tax Purposes. So the answer is NO!
Answered on 6/14/13, 10:51 am
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