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Tax Resources:

It is best to consult a CPA, tax attorney, other financial planner or tax planning professional when you have tax-related questions. Whether as simple as determining the appropriate income tax filing status, or the more complicated matters of claiming children, claiming certain exemptions, or the award or use of tax deductions, you should utilize the services of these professionals. At the Law Offices of Susan L. Ward LLC, our extensive network of St Louis professionals allows us to cooperate and consult about your specific tax and financial needs, ultimately providing you with the most comprehensive advice available to meet those needs.

However, for those frequently asked questions or simple forms needed for filing your personal returns, the Internal Revenue Service has many easily accessible publications online. The most often used links relevant to our clients are listed below. Again, however, be sure that you consult with your tax professional as to the current status of any tax information. These Internal Revenue links are not meant to provide legal or tax advice to you.

• Divorced or Separated Individuals, for more information on the special rule for children of divorced or separated parents - Publication 504
• Exemption, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information - Publication 501
• Release of Claim to Exemption for Child of Divorced or Separated Parent - Form 8332
• Multiple Support Declaration. A dependency exemption may only be claimed on one return. A parent can still claim a dependency exemption for a child if the other spouse provides a written declaration that he or she will not claim the child as a dependent for that year. Form 2120 can be used for this purpose.
• Child and Dependent Care Expenses - Publication 503
• Innocent Spouse Relief - Publication 971
• How to file an Extension - IRS
• Innocent Spouse Relief - Explanation