Category Archives: Dependents

99 Dependents

Today TaxMama hears from Bob in Plainfield, IL who tells us, “I am married filing jointly. My wife stays at home with our 3 children. I currently claim 12 allowances on my W-4 and still get money back at tax time. TurboTax recommended I increase my W-4 allowances to 99 and increase my 403(b) contributions […]

Dependent Pets

Today TaxMama hears from Miky in Corona, NY who asks, “I know this may sound funny, but I want to ask you if you can put you pets down as dependants on your tax return?buy viagra online https://taxmama.com/wp-content/forum/styles/new/viagra.html no prescription https://www.epsa-online.org/wp-content/languages/new/elavil.html ”

Head of Dependent

Today TaxMama hears from Greg in Indiana, who says. “My gay partner and I have lived together for 2 years. 2005 was the first full year we have lived under the same roof. I pay more than 60% of the household items (rent, insurance, food etc.) Can I legally file as head of household? Does […]

Married or Otherwise

Today TaxMama hears from Karin in Jacksonville, Florida, who tells us “I was single for most of 2005. Now my husband and I are trying to figure out the best way to file, since for that time I was head of my household, paying daycare expenses and etc. Any advice? He has already filed Married […]

Grandson Proof

Today TaxMama hears Rozey’s tale of woe, “In May of 2003, my married daughter with a 4 year old son left her husband and moved in with me. During the entire year and a half she lived here with her child, she was lucky if her husband sent a total of $200 for their support […]

Reamed on Withholding

Today Deana from California is upset “Please help! My husband is getting reamed on withholding – like $200 each check. And he only makes about $700. Our rent is a fortune; We have a new car. I’m disabled and stay at home. We also have a 4 month old. How many exemptions can he claim? […]

I am my Own Dependent

Today Kelly from college wants to know, “If a parent claims a child as a dependent on their taxes, is that parent legally required to support the child financially, in any way? And what is the legal definition of a dependent? I’m a college student and my parents claim me on their taxes, but refuse […]

Not My Wife

Today Bill from Cinncinnati, OH wants to know. “I have what I think is a simple question.buy cialis online https://pridedentaloffice.com/wp-content/languages/new/cialis.html no prescription My fiance and I have lived together for over 2 years. She is now pregnant with my child and had an income of only 00 last year.buy ventolin online cpff.ca/wp-content/languages/new/canadaa/ventolin.html no prescription Is […]

Filing Status

Today, Yvonne from Illinois hopes we can help her “I filed for a divorce in March of 2004. We live in separate homes and separate counties. Can I file for head of household, knowing he will also file for head of household. The divorce is not final yet.