How much does an individual get for claiming a child during tax season?

2008-01-16T12:37:28Z

I'm not lying I have 2 kids, a 7 yr old and 4 yr old. I currently receive child support, but not for long because hes in jail.

Anonymous2008-01-16T12:20:36Z

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Depends on how much you make and if you actually have the kid or if you are just lying. They find out if you lie.

Judy2008-01-16T20:55:57Z

Not nearly enough info to tell. It can be anywhere from zero up to a few thousand dollars. Did you work and have income other than the child support? If not, it'll be zero. If you had income from a job, will be more, maybe much more depending on how much you made. But without that info, no way to tell.

jseah1142008-01-16T20:22:43Z

The personal exemption is worth $3,400. For children under the age of 17, they can also get you the child tax credit of $1,000 per child.

biggvito2008-01-16T20:44:34Z

Depending on your income level, you might qualify for a Federal Earned Income credit for the children which varies according to income.

Anonymous2008-01-16T20:20:12Z

Don't know. are you claiming this child just to get a tax break?!

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