So some more interactions with STBXW. This time I happened to find out that she's signed up for the dependant care flex account through her work without telling me. Since last year (she was out of work) I'd maxed out that account since I paid for all of the child care (far exceeding what's allowed). Of course when she suddenly moved out in March of this year and then subsequently got this low paying job in Apr she didn't bother to tell me she did this. Even if she did it was too late for me to make a change as separation is not a qualifying event.
Now she says:
"I didn't realize that you maxed out your fsa and I do have the dependant fsa too. I figured that we would obviously be filing separately this year?"
Well you should've asked me about the fsa before you signed up for yours. And I don't think the filing status matters here. Two people can't claim the same dependant and two people can't take the fsa credit for the same dependant for the max amount. So other than telling her TOUGH! I'm not sure what to do. I make a lot more than her and I'm paying child support etc so I feel I should be the one to take these tax benefits.
How are you guys handling this?
Last edited by ImprovedRomeo; 09/14/1003:44 AM.
Me: 35|WAW: 38|D: 6yo | http://tinyurl.com/2dxx7m6 Feb 2006, left, came back in two weeks Aug 2006, left again Apr 2007, filed for divorce Dec 2007, reunited Mar 2010, moved out, filed again
