Divorced Parents: Read This Before Filing Taxes
- Giuseppa Maceri
- May 26
- 1 min read
Your divorce decree ≠ IRS rules.Just because your court order says who can claim a child doesn’t mean the IRS automatically goes by it.
-- The IRS follows federal tax law — not family court agreements.If you want to claim a dependent, you need to meet the IRS criteria AND (in some cases) file Form 8332. If your ex claims the child against the terms of your decree, you can:
-- Take legal action in family court-- But the IRS won’t “enforce” the decree for you
-- Talk to a CPA before you file
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