Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the deadline to file my tax return?

The deadline rarely changes unless if falls on a holiday. April 15th is the last day to file and to pay your balance with the IRS to avoid penalties and interest.

Can I claim my child's W-2 on my tax return?

No, you cannot claim income (W-2) that is not yours. If you are married both W-2's will be entered. Depending on how much your child has earned they can file their own tax return.

My spouse is pregnant but our child won't be born until the following year. Can we still claim our child?

If your child is born after December 31st you will have to wait to claim your child the following year.

I had no income this year. Can my brother claim my child?

A few questions will need to be answered before giving a correct response to this question.

How can I look up the status of my Federal tax return?

The IRS has a great tool called Where is my refund. You will need to enter your social or ITIN, filing status and your federal refund amount.

My partner and I are not married but we have a child together and live together. Who gets to claim our child?

There are things that may vary when answering this question. The IRS states the person making more money is the one who will claim the child. There are other questions that will need to be asked to really give a correct answer.

If we have more than one child can we both claim head of house hold on our tax return?

No, two people cannot be HOH.

Did the Child Tax Credit change for tax year 2022?

Yes, the CTC simply returned to $2,000 per child. The credit is not fully refundable.