A friend of mine filed his income tax claiming 2 dependents.His tax preparer informed him that he would have to prove that he took care of these kids for the year of 2006before he can receive a return.Why is this and what's the process and length of wait time?
2007-01-26 08:03:33 · 4 answers · asked by missraynell07 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I'm sorry I didn't make it clear that he WAS audited by the IRS
2007-01-26 08:16:29 · update #1
This sounds bizarre--you usually don't have to prove things first. But, is he trying to claim the Earned Income Credit? There are certain things a preparer is supposed to verify if they prepare a return with the EIC.
Especially if there has been a prior year where the EIC was claimed and the IRS determined that it should not have been. Is this, maybe, what happened with in your friend's tax return?
2007-01-26 08:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by Take Responsibility 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the IRS's opinion, many single men do not legitimately support dependents that they claim so the IRS is making them prove it.
2007-01-26 08:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend needs to look for a differant preparer. You do not have to prove anything to the I.R.S. unless your return is audited.
2007-01-26 08:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know the process ant the length time, from an adviser
2007-01-26 21:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by Judy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋