The 50/50 Custody Tiebreaker
What happens when 50/50 custody meets a 366-day Leap Year?
If you and your ex have an exact split of 183 nights each, the IRS uses a 'Tiebreaker' that might surprise you.
The Reframe: Tax priority isn't about who loves the child more; it's about the math of your AGI.
The Simple Strategy:
- The Rule: In a tie, the parent with the higher Adjusted Gross Income is the custodial parent.
- The Goal: Use this objective IRS rule to settle disputes before they reach a courtroom.
- The Outcome: One parent gets the HOH status; the other files as Single.
Watch the full podcast episode for more details: https://youtu.be/TLLoUIgKUKo
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