Defenses to Petitioner's Tax Deduction Plan (Reasons Respondent Should Recieve Tax Deduction)

Be sure to identify the paragraph you are referring to.

For example:

• Paragraph 33 says Petitioner is to receive the entire tax deduction each year for the dependent children. However, Respondent's income is far higher than Petitioner's and the parties would benefit far more from a tax deduction arrangement that allows Respondent to take the credit each year and pay Petitioner the amount she would have benefited had she taken the full deduction.

Whenever possible, use a real name instead of the word "Petitioner" or the word "Respondent."

For example:

• Paragraph 33 says Jane Doe is to receive the entire tax deduction each year for the dependent children. However, John Doe's income is far higher than Jane Doe's and the parties would benefit far more from a tax deduction arrangement which allows John Doe to take the tax credit each year and pay Jane the amount she would have benefited had she taken the full deduction.

You will need to explain to the court why the tax deduction you propose is fair and equitable. Be specific about the facts.

For example:

• Paragraph 33 says Petitioner is to receive the entire tax deduction each year for the dependent children. However, John Doe has more income than Jane Doe and there will be a greater benefit to the parties if John Doe has the deduction.
• Paragraph 33 says Petitioner is to receive the entire tax deduction each year for the dependent children. However, Respondent's income is far higher than Petitioner's and the parties would benefit far more from a tax deduction arrangement that allows Respondent to take the credit each year and pay Petitioner the amount she would have benefited had she taken the full deduction.
• Paragraph 33 says Petitioner is to receive the entire tax deduction each year for the dependent children. However, alternating years for tax deductions will give the parties approximately the same benefit.
• Paragraph 33 says Petitioner is to receive the entire tax deduction each year for the dependent children. However, we have a split custody arrangement and approximately the same monthly income. If each party receives the deduction for the children he or she has custody of, the parties will benefit the same.