Typically, the parent who has the children the majority of the time gets to claim the children as a tax exemption and receive the corresponding deductions. If the other parent claims the minor children and is not the primary caregiver, contact the IRS and find out what information they need to refute the other parent’s claim.
Nicole Boros is a Certified Family Law Specialist and principle attorney at Boros Law Firm. Her CFLS designation means that she has (1) demonstrated significant experience as a family law attorney, (2) passed a written examination, (3) received favorable recommendations from her peers and judicial officers and (4) committed herself to ongoing training within the field of family law.