Legal Question in Tax Law in Florida

I am a British Citizen living in Florida on a work visa. I just married my girlfriend on Dec. 12, 2012. I have a son with my wife although I am not listed on the birth certificate. I plan to be listed as the father on the BC before I file taxes this year. Up until our marriage, my wife (then girlfriend) were receiving medicaid from the state of Florida. My question is "Can I claim my wife and/or son as dependents on my 2012 tax return?"

Asked on 12/28/12, 9:58 am

Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

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Yes, based on the information provided in your inquiry, so long as another person did not

provide sufficient support to the child to qualify as a child deduction for that person. Your

married status on 12/31/2012 determines your filing marital status for 2012.

Answered on 12/28/12, 10:05 am

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