Dependent
I predict that when faced with all the facts her "fiance" is going to say "But who is going to know?" That or he will say "My CPA said I can claim him and that's good enough for me." The answer is of course marriage. But he is probably planning on claiming head-of-household status and does not want to spoil it. I could be wrong, but if the household is bringing in more than $100,000 per year and he is concerned about a couple of grand in her pocket instead of his, there must be some resentment at work. I'm just sayin.Mo, I was thinking the same thing... I get the picture that the fiance is selfish and controlling. If they are in an honest and loving relationship, it should not matter that she is claiming HER child. She works and brings home $$$. If they are a couple living together and having a household together, then why is he obsessed with getting the tax break? I also get the idea that OP does not want to do this, and that is why she wants some solid information so she can get him off her back about it. I have lived with someone like this that was just relentless about getting his way. People like this will wear a person out and they will do whatever they want just so they will shut the hell up.