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Thanks Max. Another valid point. If it came to that, I'd seriously rather pay the $72 out of my own pocket than to burn off a lot of time trying to chase down a misapplied $6,000 refund.

That did it. Clicked in HOH qualifier and it took the dependent off of the 1040, but kept CCC. Thanks for your suggestion. The folks at Drake are good, but don't know everything.

JohnH, I like your last suggestion. It takes the uncertainty out of the other ways of handling this, which could lead to delays and complications. Even if the Jan 15 payment is late the penalty, since it is the last qtr, is only going to be 1.2% ($72).

Thanks for the additional responses Judy & grandmabee. I'm still pondering how to handle this, given the amount involved. It's now clearly a matter of switching names IF we request that the overpayment be applied to 2018. But if I switch names and they STILL don't apply the $6,000 correctly, the client is going to be asking me every other day if I've corrected it yet. (Good client, but I know how they react when things don't go according to plan.) On the other hand, if we file as usual and claim a refund, it's just a matter of IRS processing the return normally, sending a refund, the client cashing the check, and then making the Jan 15, 2020 payment on time. This more-or-less takes it out of my hands and puts the responsibility back on the client (and IRS). If there's a delay, It isn't due to anything I did or did not do.

I have been working with Splashtop and have not had any problems other than display settings. My main computer is a 24" monitor and my laptop is 15#. My log on screen is very small (more of an annoyance than anything) and the tool bar is so small I can barely see it. I thought about calling in to see if a setting might make a difference. Performance wise I have had 0 issues. I had disconnection issues a lot with GoToMyPC but I'm sure it had to do with my clients internet service. For the price difference I am very happy with Splashtop.

I have had this same situation and never ran into a problem with the e-file. Just put the info in the way it should be.

they can both e-file the returns.

But, the child will NOT be a Dependent on two returns.

Only the custodial parent claims the child/dependent care credit to enable her to work or look for work. In your scenario, she will NOT be claiming the child as a dependent. So, she can e-file even though her ex-husband claims that child as a dependent with Form 8332.

It skeered me when I saw I got quoted again, Buddy. I thought I had started a big ole war in our family here. Nope, I'm not always right, but I've got three kids watching me, and I try not to confuse them. Best regards to you, too, my friend, and thank you. You are so much fun. Your kinds words and sense of humor mean a lot to me. Just tell your cabin-flippers their danged SS checks are gonna be slim, and Rita warned em. I ain't even mad when people shoot themselves in the foot. They'll be posting those memes on The Facebooks asking, "How come Congress expects me to live off $12,000?!" Cause you been swearing you do, bless your heart...

That's right, but has to be listed on return in order to get CCC. So, the return that is filed second has to be paper filed, because the first SSN will block the second. I checked with Drake and they concur.