The Disney World Tax Rule
One of the most frequent sources of 'Simple' confusion for divorced parents is how to count nights spent away from the primary residence. Does a week at sleepaway camp count? What about a family vacation to Disney World?
The IRS is surprisingly logical on this point. A night counts toward your 183-night residency test if the child would have lived with you but was 'temporarily away.' This includes vacations, education (boarding school or college), and medical care.
This means if you have the kids for a two-week road trip, those 14 nights are credited to your 'head count' even though you weren't physically in your house. The key is that the child must be expected to return to your home after the trip. By understanding this rule, you can plan your co-parenting vacations without the anxiety of losing a major tax deduction. Safety comes from knowing that the 'Heads in Beds' rule includes the beds at the Magic Kingdom.
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