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About Alexandra Shainskaya, CPA
Expertise
Can answer questions relating to individual and small business tax returns and tax planning.

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I am the founder and President of Tax & Business Advisory Services LLC, a boutique accounting firm that specializes in tax planning and preparation for individuals and small businesses.

Education/Credentials
New York University Stern School of Business, 2005 Accounting and Finance

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Tax Law (Questions About Taxes) - claiming my daughter and unemployed

Expert: Alexandra Shainskaya, CPA - 9/8/2009

Question
I'm currently unemployed and i have a 3 month old daughter, i will like to claim her in my next taxes, Do i need to get a job? or should I make her dad claim her?

thanks

Answer
Dear Katherine,

I'm sorry, but I cannot advise you as to whether you should obtain employment or not. As to who would benefit most from the deduction, you or the child's father, that is a question to be analyzed on a case by case basis. To make the determination, you can try drafting both your tax returns and seeing which way yields the best results.

Best regards,
Alexandra Shainskaya, CPA
Tax & Business Advisory Services LLC
www.TaxBusinessAdvisory.com

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