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Question: Will we be able able to claim my kids?

My fiance claimed my 2 kids and me on the 2005 income tax return
and IRS audited him and we did not have enough evidence that shows he
lives with me and maintains my kids finacially well we have to pay back
more than $5,000, he made a payment plan and is paying up to date. Now
we’re getting married this month and I know we can file joint returns
because now we’re gonna be married, now about the kids I’m not sure he
can claim them and I didn’t work these past 2 years( my son was
diagnosed autistic and had to drop everything to take care and look for
programs and help) What should we do for this year, everything is in my name
but as soon as we get married we’re gonna change all the bills and lease
in our name. How should we do this tax year so we don’t get in trouble
for just not knowing.

Answer: One of the main requirements to claiming dependents is meeting the relationship test.
If & when you get married just be sure to obtain a county marriage certificate and claim the filing status of married & most of IRS’ concerns will go away since your fiance will now be legally related to you as your husband and therefore your kids as well. Just be sure no one else besides the 2 of you tries to claim your kids.
Also, If you change your last name after marriage do not use it on your tax return until soc sec admin changes it on your soc sec card.

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