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.
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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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Ravi Sharma
bruh the irs is so broken. why they make everything so complicated smh
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Freya Thomsen
•fr fr 💯 whole system needs an overhaul
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StarSurfer
This exact thing happened to my sister - definitely contact the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service too (1-877-777-4778). They can help expedite the process and guide you through it step by step. Also make sure to keep copies of EVERYTHING you send them because things get lost in the mail all the time. Good luck! 🤞
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Savannah Vin
•Thanks for mentioning the Taxpayer Advocate Service! I didn't know that was an option. Definitely going to call them tomorrow morning. And yeah, keeping copies is such good advice - I learned that the hard way with other government paperwork before 📄
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