Son lived with us for 6 months (3 months with his dad) before he went off to college in another state in 2016. Dad claimed him in 2016 (even years, I'm odd years - as was the divorce decree). Son's 2017 dependency is no longer bound by divorce decree as he is 19. I paid for 100% of son's college tuition, housing allowance, and books via my 9/11 GI Bill. Being an odd year (even though it doesn't matter anymore) I was going to file my son as a dependant on my taxes. I found out that his dad already did. I know divorce decree has no bearing with the IRS/taxes, but physical residence does. Since he lived out of state the entire 2017 year (went to college all year long) would the IRS side with me since my son lived with me 6 months prior to going off to college (only 3 months with father) back in 2016?
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Possibly, but it may take a lot of correspondence with the IRS (and you may want some professional assistance through such an ordeal).
The decree might actually be helpful in this situation in that is can show that you were entitled to the exemption on odd numbered tax years, and it could show if you were the custodial parent under the divorce decree.
If you want to contest your ex-husband claiming the exemption, you will need to do the following:
The IRS will compare any documentation that you and your ex-spouse send to the IRS and make a determination as to who can claim him as a dependent. If the IRS determines that you are entitled to the exemption, the IRS will assess the tax that your ex-spouse should have paid with some possible interest and penalties. If they give the dependent exemption to your ex-spouse, they will assess the additional tax, interest, and penalties on your account.
Possibly, but it may take a lot of correspondence with the IRS (and you may want some professional assistance through such an ordeal).
The decree might actually be helpful in this situation in that is can show that you were entitled to the exemption on odd numbered tax years, and it could show if you were the custodial parent under the divorce decree.
If you want to contest your ex-husband claiming the exemption, you will need to do the following:
The IRS will compare any documentation that you and your ex-spouse send to the IRS and make a determination as to who can claim him as a dependent. If the IRS determines that you are entitled to the exemption, the IRS will assess the tax that your ex-spouse should have paid with some possible interest and penalties. If they give the dependent exemption to your ex-spouse, they will assess the additional tax, interest, and penalties on your account.
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