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S.F. No. 848 - Allocation of Income Tax Dependency Exemptions for Child Support Matters (as proposed by the A-1 amendment)
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Author:
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Senator Chris A. Eaton
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Prepared By:
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Nora Pollock, Senate Counsel (651/297-8066)
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Date:
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March 25, 2015
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Under federal law, a dependent child may be claimed as an exemption by only one parent when parents are divorced or separated. In determining a child support or custody case, a court may determine which parent may claim a child as a dependent exemption for income tax purposes. This bill requires that a court consider the parties’ financial resources; whether if not awarding the dependency exemption affects the parent’s ability to provide for the child’s needs; whether only one party or both parties would receive a tax benefit from the dependency exemption; and the impact of the dependent exemption on either party’s ability to claim a premium tax credit or premium subsidy under the Affordable Care Act and subsequent relevant federal regulations or guidance. Sets forth conditions that a court may consider and must comply with in awarding a party’s right to claim a dependent exemption.
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