I’ve been known to get a bit misty at times as the Mall Diva has passed certain milestones in her life: first day of school, first prom, first blog, graduation, new job, etc. None of this has prepared me for the latest revelation, however…(cue “Sunrise, Sunset” music)…
I just realized this morning that in 2007 I’ll no longer be able to claim her as a deduction on my income taxes!
*SNIFF*
I…I…I think I need a Kleenex!
Ouch, that one cuts deep. But no one ever said that raising tax credits was easy.
Not so much a tax credit as a tax deduction…but I suppose that’s splitting hairs
Or would that be splitting heirs?
Now you need to pray that the day when she needs to start paying on dependant care benefits for you is way, way off.