Tax Information for Single Parents
Find the answers to various tax questions. If you don't find what you're looking for here, E-mail your question to About's Guide to Single Parents.
Can Both Parents Claim a Child as a Dependent for Tax Purposes?
In the case of divorced, separated, or never married parents, who can legally claim the child as a dependent for tax purposes? Can both parents claim the child? Get the facts you need.
In the case of divorced, separated, or never married parents, who can legally claim the child as a dependent for tax purposes? Can both parents claim the child? Get the facts you need.
Child Support and Taxes FAQ
Get the facts on child support before you file your taxes. Learn what is taxable and what isn't when it comes to paying or receiving child support.
Get the facts on child support before you file your taxes. Learn what is taxable and what isn't when it comes to paying or receiving child support.
Is Child Support Tax Deductible?
Get the facts on child support before you file your taxes. Learn what is taxable and what isn't when it comes to paying or receiving child support.
Get the facts on child support before you file your taxes. Learn what is taxable and what isn't when it comes to paying or receiving child support.
Tax Breaks for Single Parents
Find out what tax breaks you may qualify for as a single parent. Includes links to resources provided by the IRS.
Find out what tax breaks you may qualify for as a single parent. Includes links to resources provided by the IRS.
My Divorce is Not Final Yet. Can I Still File as "Head of Household"?
Find out whether you qualify for "Head of Household" status. In most cases, your income tax filing status depends on your marital status on the last day of the year, but there are some exceptions. Find out whether these exceptions apply to you.
Find out whether you qualify for "Head of Household" status. In most cases, your income tax filing status depends on your marital status on the last day of the year, but there are some exceptions. Find out whether these exceptions apply to you.