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How to verify if someone else claimed my dependent child on their taxes? Need help ASAP

Filed my taxes claiming my son but got rejected because someone else already claimed him. I have full custody and he lives with me full time. How can I find out who claimed him? This is really messing up my refund and I need the money.

Oliver Zimmermann

You'll need to paper file your return and include Form 8862 (for earned income credit if applicable). The IRS will investigate both returns and contact both parties. They'll request documentation proving residency and relationship. Keep records like school documents, medical records, and custody agreements handy.

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Amina Toure

How long does the investigation usually take? Really need this sorted asap

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Oliver Zimmermann

Usually 6-8 months, but could take longer. The IRS is still behind on processing paper returns from previous years 😬

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Emma Davis

Ugh same thing happened to me last year. Turned out my ex claimed our kid without telling me. Such a headache 🤮

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CosmicCaptain

The IRS wont tell u who claimed them for privacy reasons. But def paper file and fight it if ur the rightful custodial parent.

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Amina Toure

thx for the info. gonna start gathering all my documentation tonight

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Malik Johnson

Just went thru this whole process! Make sure you have lots of proof - school records, doctors visits, lease showing they live with you. The more documentation the better!

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Isabella Ferreira

Do text messages count as proof? I have tons showing my ex knows our kid lives with me

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Malik Johnson

Better than nothing but official docs are what they really want

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