Legally, your child bears primary responsibility for filing and signing their own income tax returns. This responsibility can begin at any age, perhaps well before your child becomes eligible to vote. According to IRS Publication 929,"If a child can't file their own return for any reason, suc...
Legally changing the middle name of a child is accomplished through the judicial system. In most states, the probate court deals with changing the middle name of a child. In some states, this type of issue is handled in family court. Typically, a petition to change the middle name of a ...
Gives advice from Mark Malone, president of American Business Management Association in West Hyannisport, Mass., on how to pay less tax legally with a new W-4 form which can be obtained from your employer. Increase the number of withholding allowances you claim on the first page; How to ...
They will legally be able to use the money in the account – for college or anything else – when they turn 18. 6. Invest in Mutual Funds There's no limit on what you can invest in mutual funds, and of course, the money doesn't have to go toward college. But what you earn...
Have a family member or friend that overstays their welcome? In Texas, you may have to legally evict them. Be careful when saying make yourself at home.
This article provides an overview of Singapore’s laws regulating the installation of CCTV cameras at your residence or business premises, and the steps you can take to ensure your installation complies with the law. It will cover, specifically: Whether you can install CCTV cameras inside or out...
Who’s Legally Responsible? Regardless of the agreement you and your other parent have made, you’ll likely have a hard time finding any organization that is willing to do shared or split billing. Most organizations will simply bill the person who signed up the child and that’s the person...
The parent of your qualifying dependent. Taxpayer filing status Married taxpayers must file a joint return to claim the credit, unless they’re considered legally separated or living separate from their spouse — distinctions that would lead the IRS to classify a taxpayer as “unmarried.” Generally...
If your maintenance has been calculated by the Child Support Agency (CSA), your children's father is legally responsible only for the amount worked out by them, and he isnot obliged to pay for anything extra, such as school meals.
It's best to start planning for this stage of life before your parents are legally considered elderly. “If your parents are approaching age 60 and you can afford long-term care insurance, paying the premium now may save you much more later if a parent needs to go into a nursing home,...