Claim ex wife as dependent and file HOH instead of single

skyworks

My client divorced before2017 and no dependent child anymore (all independent).

He pays $14 k alimony to his ex wife in previous years.

But current year, instead of pay the $14k, he let his ex wife live in one of his rental (apartment FMV of rent $24k) property. He lives out of state due to job change..

He want claim ex wife as dependent and file HOH. Is this conflicting with tax law?

Just-Lisa-Now-

Does an ex spouse work as a qualifier for HOH? hmmmm.....

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BobKamman

Not in the same household. You must have flunked the first day of tax school. Code Section 2.

rcooley25

As a rule I always reccomend drinking fireball to solve your tax problems. I d not aim to offend but sire I think you have been drinking too much of it.

qbteachmt

"FMV of rent $24k"

Is he trying to claim that as income?

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