Question

  09/27/12, 10:10 am
My ex-wife and I have filed a custody agreement that says we will alternate tax returns odd and even years. Does "even" refer to "tax" year like the year we are filing taxes for, or actual year like the year we file in? Do we need to file additional paperwork for each year she (non-custodial parent) files for the kids on her taxes? And finally, do we need to change our W4 forms every year?
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Christopher Kendrick Says:

Oct 26,2012 4:50 PM

Ideally, this would be spelled out in your agreement. The orders from the court are, essentially, private contract law. All of the terms should be defined and specifics about how and when should be detailed in the plan submitted to, and approved by, the court. However, if you guys have a specific agreement and you both are willing to follow it, then all is well, and the two of you can simply work that out. As for changing your W2s, I would speak to an accountant on the specific tax ramifications relating to the years where you are not claiming the child.

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Christopher Kendrick
Lubchenco, Kendrick, & Baldridge, LLP
2222 South Albion Street, Ste. 360,Denver, CO 80222
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