Only one person can claim the tax benefits related to a dependent child who meets the qualifying child rules<\/a>. Parents can\u2019t share or split up the tax benefits for their child on their respective tax returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important that each parent understands who will claim their child on their tax return. If two people claim the same child on different tax returns, it will slow down processing time while the IRS determines which parent\u2019s claim takes priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Custodial parents generally claim the qualifying child as a dependent on their return.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tie-breaker rules may apply if the child is a qualifying child of more than one person.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Noncustodial parents may be eligible to claim a qualifying child.<\/strong> Need tax assistance? Call our office at 816-524-4949 or click here<\/a> to schedule a consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Parents who are divorced, separated, never married or live apart and who share custody of a child with an ex-spouse or ex-partner need to understand the specific rules about who may be eligible to claim the child for tax purposes. … Continue reading <\/a>
Special rules apply for a child to be treated as a qualifying child of the noncustodial parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n