Claiming Dependent

[Randall]

A married couple files separately (apparently for student loan payback reasons).  Both have employer health insurance plans.  Does claiming the child as a dependent for the health insurance with employer mean that parent has to claim the child on the separate tax return?  I wouldn't think so.  Seems the employer health insurance would be independent of the tax return dependent status.  Just thought I'd run it by everyone.

[Abby Normal]

5 hours ago, Randall said:

Seems the employer health insurance would be independent

I agree. Different rules for each.

[Sara EA]

There are lots of divorced dads who can't claim their children as dependents but are required by the divorce decree to keep them on their insurance.