The IRS does not count animals as dependents. Instead, the federal government views them as property. Dependents are often ...

Pets run many human households, but when tax season comes, they don’t count—no matter how dependent on you they are. A ...

Come tax time, you want to claim as many deductions as possible on your return to lessen your tax burden. And that includes accounting for all the dependents you’re entitled to claim. Read: 3 Ways ...

A dog is a dependent in every sense BUT the legal one, so why shouldn't Fido be classified as one on your taxes? That's ...

Did your kids get a taste of the real world and decide that living off Mom and Dad was not so bad after all? Cheer up… you may still be able to claim them as dependents on your taxes. Dependents can ...

As the April 18, 2023 tax return filing deadline nears, many Americans are trying to get their tax situation in order. Given that many people will have more tax liability this filing season, such as ...

A woman filed a lawsuit against the IRS, urging the agency to consider reclassifying man's best friend as a deductible ...

If you pay or receive child support, you may have questions about tax rules for child support and how this could affect your income tax filing. The IRS recognizes the role of parents and guardians for ...

Claiming a college student as a dependent can affect which education credits and tax benefits are available to the family and to the student. The outcome depends on factors such as income levels, ...

Each tax season, people look for tax deductions and credits to either lower their balance or increase their refund. One rather obscure deduction: A partner can be claimed as a dependent if they pass ...