That you have experienced difficulty breathing and shortness of breath is not surprising. The poison ivy could irritate your airways, causing either asthma or acute bronchitis. In addition, the hairy component may be an overgrowth of mold or fungus on the poison ivy that could also irritate your airways.
Some of these qualify as child-care programs and get you a tax deduction. The deductions arenât available for everyone â for example, a stay-at-home parent negates the child-care deduction.
Generally, in order for someone to claim a child as a dependent on their taxes, a parent must provide at least 50% of the child's financial support during the tax year. For couples who are still married and living together, claiming kids as dependents is usually a slam-dunk. Using this form, the custodial parent can relinquish the exemption for one year, a number of years, or forever, depending on what the parties agree to. 2  If you relinquish the exemption, you are also relinquishing eligibility for the child tax credit.