Cherie2
Level 2

Where should this be reported and how to report that parent is cutodian?

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sjrcpa
Level 15

On the child's return. No indication that parent is custodian. Form 8615 needed.

In some situations, the parent can report it on their own return. Form 8814 needed.

The more I know, the more I don't know.
Cherie2
Level 2

Thank you so much.  It has been years since I had clients with really small children.

I knew that there was a special form but I could not remember what is was.  Immediately after the really great answer it all came back to me .  Thank you

IRonMaN
Level 15

It isn't limited to really small children.  Sometimes big kids need it too.


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Cherie2
Level 2

I do understand that but I have most of my clients for 25-30 years so many of their children are grown and are now becoming new clients.

 

Thank you for the input.  I will keep that in mind as the kids children grow up.

 

Again

Thanks

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BobKamman
Level 15

And then there are the ones who find themselves raising their grandchildren.  

Cherie2
Level 2

 

That is so true and I may be looking at that soon so your input was very valuable.

Thank you

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