There’s growing concern among many Americans that debt collectors will garnish or swipe their checks. “Creditors may view stimulus payments as an opportunity to seize money for amounts owed on outstanding court judgments. Millions of Americans have court judgments against them,” said Lauren Saunders, an associate director at the National Consumer Law Center in Washington, D.C. where she directs the organization’s federal legislative and regulatory work. the real question is CAN YOU be claimed by your parents. Compare the value of support you provide with any income, including Social Security, that your parent receives to determine whether you meet the support requirements. Due to federally declared disaster in 2017 and/or 2018, the IRS will allow affected taxpayers an extended filing date to file and pay for their 2017 taxes.
I was helping her out so she wouldn’t have to pay taxes. I don’t think it’s fair that we can’t get a check. She gets 500.00 for me and only gives me 3 of it and not sharing the stimulus check. I don’t think it’s fair and I’m on my own.
It’s life changing how low it is & can be very hard to adjust. It’s not only depressing, it’s difficult adjusting to such a low fixed income, no more traveling abroad, no more affording clothes I prefer to wear, no more fine dining, etc.
Dependents
I have my own house hold and pay all my bills with my social security benefits and it’s not much at all. I’m 18 years old, full-time college student. I pay for all my expenses, food, and clothes. I just live in his house, I even sleep on the couch. he keeps telling me to move out, he even called 911 once. I was planning to move out but when the virus came, it’s been difficult. So basically, I need this money, but he claimed me as a dependent, is there anyway I could get it?
The basic rules aren’t complicated. But it can be difficult to apply those rules to certain family situations. That’s especially true if you have a son off at college, a cousin who stays with you during the summer, or a daughter with a part-time job. The checklist below will help you decide which relatives you can claim as dependents. You might be able to file taxes for 2020 and get your check next year.
- Tax refunds do not count against food stamps, SNAP, CalFresh, HUD, Medicaid, TANF, SSI, healthcare marketplace credits, and most other government programs.
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- Didn’t give me 1200.00,then he said he didn’t get but 1200.00.
- Must provide a copy of a current police, firefighter, EMT, or healthcare worker ID to qualify.
- The support that your would-be dependent receives from others counts, too.
- I don’t know if they will get in trouble.
Due to these requirements, you may not claim a stillborn child as a dependent. You may also be eligible to claim the earned income credit and/or the child tax credit/additional child tax credit (CTC/ACTC). Similarly, you may not claim your child as a qualifying child for the CTC/ACTC if your child doesn’t have an SSN before the due date of your return , even if your child later gets an SSN.
Social Security And Gross Income
His girlfriend, 35 years old and disabled. My brother, 57 years old and not working due to a bad fall he had last year, but he is not disabled. Based on the information you provided, your mother could not claim you since she did not provide more than half of your support.
Thanks for nothing, IRS & Trump Administration. The stimulus check also will not count if it makes your bank account too high (it doesn’t count for 12 months). P.S. People can check the status of their stimulus payment here. This interview will help you determine whom you may claim as a dependent. Generally, you do not count Social Security income, but there are exceptions. If your parent has other income from interest or dividends, a portion of the Social Security may also be taxable.
I understand the tax filing is tied up due to the pandemic and that I will wait until the IRS can safely process paper tax submissions. I didn’t give any one permission to claim me as a dependent on their tax return and I didn’t get a stimulus check.
I called IRS to find out why,they asked for my ss# popped right up. My ex husband claimed me without my knowledge. He got 2400.00 direct deposited in his account. Didn’t give me 1200.00,then he said he didn’t get but 1200.00. They told me to take him to small claims court. They are not consistent in which year they use. If you are not a dependent now, you can file at the end of 2020 and get it then.
Managing Your Money
If they are under 17, he would get $500 per child. You may need to figure out how to amend or cancel that return and try again. Report them for tax fraud right now. Not sure how long that will take to resolve. I can’t sue him until I can prove from the IRS that he is claiming me, if I indeed need to go down that road. My only other option is to threaten him because he doesn’t care.
In addition to the qualifications above, to claim an exemption for your child, you must be able to answer “yes” to all of the following questions. The person must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, U.S. resident, or a resident of Canada or Mexico. Many people wonder if they can claim a foreign-exchange student who temporarily lives with them. The answer is maybe, but only if they meet this requirement. The IRS rules for qualifying dependents cover just about every conceivable situation, from housekeepers to emancipated offspring. Qualifying for these benefits can spell the difference between owing money and receiving a refund. My daughter is on disability, Of course I claim her.
They can’t file a joint return with a spouse if they’re married, unless it’s solely for the purpose of claiming a refund because they owe no taxes. The IRS recognize many types of child/parent relationships, including biological, adopted and foster as well as step children and siblings. In order to qualify as a dependent, a child must be age 18 or younger at the end of the current tax year and have lived with you for at least half the year.
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She does not have any means of income. When you son begins his tax return in TurboTax we’ll ask the appropriate questions so he can determine if he can claim you as his dependent.
Once the requirements are satisfied, you’ll be able to receive an additional tax break for your efforts, designed to help offset the costs associated with caring for a parent. The first year you should hire a good agent to do your taxes. If you are comfortable with English, then buy Turbo Tax and do your own taxes. I have know comment I have a question. Wanted to know xan I came my mother who live with and she receives her Sociam Security.
I am just blown away …… SO from what I’ve read there is absolutely NOTHING that can be done about this ?????? Even for the next set of stimulus checks coming out soon…?? Can I somehow get my children taken off from their father’s taxes ?
If the Tax Return has already been filed and accepted by the IRS then she can file an Amendment. On the Amended Tax return she would include you as a Dependent. The person you are claiming does not have income that exceeds $4,150 for 2018; that amount does not include any Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits they are receiving.
If your parent is physically or mentally unable to care for themselves, they are a qualifying individual. Calculate the fair market value of the room your parent occupies in your home. Ask yourself how much rent you could charge a tenant for the space. Timing is based on an e-filed return with direct deposit to your Card Account. Severe penalties may be imposed for contributions and distributions not made in accordance with IRS rules. Line balance must be paid down to zero by February 15 each year.
I’m talking about my 14 year old daughter who lives with me full time. When we got our divorce I agreed that he could claim her since I ain’t able to work just to help him. So I was asking is it right for him to keep the money he got for her and none of it get used to on or to help her. I understand that he claims her as a dependent and all but does that really make it right?
For more information about taxpayer identification number requirements, see the Instructions for Form 1040 and Form 1040-SR. If you release a claim to exemption for a child, your husband must attach a copy of the release to his return to claim the child as a dependent. Additionally, you must meet the dependent taxpayer test. If you can be claimed as a dependent by another person, you can’t claim anyone else as a dependent. Unmarried or, if married, not filing a joint return or only filing a joint return to claim a refund of income tax withheld or estimated tax paid.
Each of you would get the same tax break, unless there is substantial medical bills that were shared support. You would have to figure that out with your sister. I claimed my mother in law who is unemployed and has been for over 23 years. She is demanding a lot for claiming her but I would like to know how much you roughly get for claiming an unemployed in-law. I was denied EIC as my disabled brother lives with me. However, she could still be a dependent as a “Qualifying Relative”. She would make you eligible for the “Other Dependent Credit”.
If someone does not qualify for a stimulus check this year, then the IRS will look at 2020 taxes to see if they qualify then. In some cases, the amount of tax benefit from having a dependent is greater than the $1,200 stimulus check. Satisfaction Guaranteed — or you don’t pay.
How long do you keep my filed tax information on file? How do I update or delete my online account? To add onto my previous comment, if I were to claim her as a dependent, would I change my exemptions to 1 or 2? Currently I’m only claiming myself. You can claim your mother if you actually pay more than what she receives from SSI.
