The Custodial Parent Exception
Tech professionals often overcomplicate co-parenting tax agreements.
High-stakes claim: You can give away the 'Dependent' credit and still keep the 'Head of Household' status.
The Reframe: Don't confuse who 'claims' the child with who 'provides' for the child.
The Simple Strategy:
- Residency Rules: If the child slept at your house 183+ nights, you are the custodial parent.
- Form 8332: This form only shifts the credit, not your filing status.
- S3 Impact: You keep the $23,625 deduction even if your ex gets the credit.
Watch the full podcast episode for more details: https://youtu.be/UA4Dp1baA9Q
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