The Foster Child Tax Trap

Don't let a technicality in family structure trigger an IRS audit.

For those in the foster care system, the tax rules change. While a foster child is family, the IRS does not recognize them for the 'Qualifying Surviving Spouse' status.

Here is the 'Sound' fine print:

  • The Exclusion: Foster children are excluded from the QSS dependent test.
  • The Alternative: 'Head of Household' may be your best fallback position.
  • The Risk: Filing as QSS with a foster child is a high-risk audit trigger.

Watch the full podcast episode for more details: https://youtu.be/pU07ry-tg2A

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