Can You Claim Your Daughter and Granddaughter as Dependents?
“If the child qualifies as a dependent, all tax deductions and credits that are available to the parent would be available to the grandparent,” said Cari Weston, director of tax practice and ethics for the American Institute of CPAs.
How much income does my daughter need to file a tax return?
The answer to your second question is that your daughter is not required to file a tax return with only $3,550 in income. However, if taxes were withheld from her income, she may want to file a tax return to get part or all of the withheld taxes back in the form of a refund.
Can a father claim a child on income taxes?
Can a Father Claim a Child on Income Taxes If the Child Doesn’t Live When it comes to imposing rules and regulations, no one can top the Internal Revenue Service. Several requirements tangle up the issue of who can claim a child as a dependent.
Do You Love Your grandchild as much as your children?
My grandchild is absolutely delightful and loved as much as I love my own children. I do a lot of the childcare and babysitting. I did not envisage doing this in my 50s, but feel strongly that support must be given and want to give it as I love them both. I have given up most of my spare time to do this.
Why does my daughter treat my grandchild so badly?
At the moment your daughter has you over a barrel because your weak spot (understandably) is your grandchild. Your husband is conveniently not getting involved because he knows he doesn’t have to. Counselling would be brilliant for all of you ( aft.org.uk ), but especially for you and your daughter. I’d love to get her perspective on things.
