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Ask the taxgirl: Who Gets the Deduction?

9 June 2009

Taxpayer asks: If I pay my son’s huge medical expenses can he deduct same as if he paid them himself? Thanks for your reply. Taxgirl says: Sorry, no. Your son may not claim a deduction for medical expenses that he did not pay. However, you might be able to claim a deduction for paying those [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: EIC Requirements for Qualifying Child

21 January 2009

Taxpayer asks: my son gets ssi payments he has autisim, adhd, and asburgers disorder he is 19 years old now can he still get earned income the h&r block said he dont get it anymore let me know Taxgirl says: To claim the EIC you must meet certain income and filing criteria. In addition, if [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Qualifying Children and Rebate Checks

18 October 2008

Taxpayer asks: We claimed our son last year on our taxes. Born April 1989. We have a daughter who is 16. We recieved $1500 stimulus check. None for our son and he didn’t get one for himself either. Should he have? Thank you. Taxgirl says: Sorry, no. Eligible taxpayers received an additional $300 for each [...]

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