Can I help out any??

[misslawli]

What is the name of your state? AZ
I just had a quick question. My parents divorced earlier this year. In march. My mother moved back into their rental propety to live. This is where I was living. I then moved in with my dad. I have a 4 year old son that I have complete and sole custody of. I work a good job and the only thing my dad asks for is to help out with some of the bills and give him as much as I can when I can. I provide all groceries and support my son 95%( the other 5% being the mortgage being paid by my dad.)
Is there anything that he can claim to help him oin his taxes? I know he is going to be hit hard this year and wondered if I could help any.

[abezon]

He could claim earned income credit on your son. You still claim your son as a dependent.

Also, he can file as head of household, since he paid over 1/2 the cost of maintaining his home where his unmarried child (you) lived for over 6 months. Depending on how much you paid towards your home from Jan-March & April-Dec., you might qualify as head of household for providing a home for your son. If you both qualify to file as head of household, be sure that one of you uses a post office box address.