The only thing I can imagine is that at her second job, she was receiving tips but never kept money over the side for the taxes so now she is challenged with owing money.
Anyway, I am very curious as to why she would ask me if I have filed yet. Any ideas?
Just a guess, she was probably going to ask you if she could claim one or more of the kids to reduce her tax obligation. When you said you already filed, there's no point in asking.
Hopefully she won't claim them too. That's a quick road to an audit headache.
These are my friends now!
But someday baby... You ain't worry my life anymore
Take away, take away what I don't need, save the good part please. Fade away, fade away.
I don't know how she could even think that she could claim them considering that they have been with me almost exclusively. The tax laws are very clear about how long a dependent must live with you in order to get the claim. The only exception is a full time student that lives in the dorm while in college.
Me:56, W:51 D:26,S:24,S:22 Married:18 Bomb 9/27/06 Separated 11/27/06 Divorced 10/6/08 Leaving it up to God
I would've split the rebate for the kids with her if she had financially supported them at least minimally or if she planned on spending the money on the kids in the future. Instead, I plan on putting any refunds and rebates in the money market for the time being. I would rather start paying down our "mutual" debt that is still outstanding but I need a cushion in case the kids and I need it.
Me:56, W:51 D:26,S:24,S:22 Married:18 Bomb 9/27/06 Separated 11/27/06 Divorced 10/6/08 Leaving it up to God
PH, sorry. Just saw your posting. I have been in class for the past two days
I haven't asked her. It is so hard to know what I can talk to her about without it being launched into something she would consider me controlling.
I think I know why though. I was just looking at the IRS site regarding filing status' and I had filed Head of Household since I qualify. She will have to file Married Filing Separately (her choice). Since she did, she cannot claim her student loan interest which, I believe, is her only deduction. Of course, I think she would be better off taking the standard deduction anyway since she lives in an apartment.
On another note, tomorrow night is a scout event for my youngest and I was going to make a cake, as requested for the event. My W called this evening and asked if I would like her to make the cake and I excitedly said that would be fantastic. She seemed very pleased with my exhuberant response. And yes, my response was genuine. I am pretty much exhausted with all of the kids activities.
Night all!
Me:56, W:51 D:26,S:24,S:22 Married:18 Bomb 9/27/06 Separated 11/27/06 Divorced 10/6/08 Leaving it up to God
Valentine's Day was mentioned here. I must admit, I wish I expressed Valentine's Day as a daily ritual. Love is so precious. That said, when you find the love of your life, or reunite with him or her, do not take love for granted.
How odd that it takes a funeral, or Mother's Day to honor the people we love?
Life is about choices. I wish you all the best with your love walk.
