And what can be done about it?
2007-01-26 14:17:12 · 9 answers · asked by ILoveMe 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
This happened to me last year.
Here's my experience ~
I doubt the IRS will tell you who did it, and its most likely that someone else has e-filed and accidentally hit the wrong SS# which caused yours to reject. They won;t tell you who it was because that is violating a taxpayer's privacy. But let me tell you, they really will fix it.
You will have to file your taxes to the IRS in paper form, and once the paperwork is in their hands, they will have the error pop up and do a thourogh investigation on it. Since it IS your daughter's SS#, then they will just update the records to show this, and finish processing your taxes.
All that will most likely happen (since like I said it was probably a mistype or accident) is that the other person's taxes will go back to them and be delayed until they verify THEIR child's SS#.
It's a pain, and delays your return if you have one, but when you call they will tell you to paperfile and that they will investigate.
If you knew someone was doing it on purpose (like an ex or relative etc) then you would notify the IRS of that issue, and they would take care of it also.
It sucks that you get stuck waiting because of someone else's screw up, but unfortunately we all make mistakes. Let's just hope that it was a mistake, and if not, I'm sure the IRS (and their demon auditors) will be happy to have someone to prosecute. That's what they do :)
2007-01-26 14:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by kswildangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't find out WHO did - the IRS can't tell you that, it's against the law for them to divulge the info. And if somebody did, you won't be able to efile your return. If you are the one who is eligible to claim her, go ahead and claim her. You'll have to mail your return to the IRS. They'll send a letter to you and to the other person notifying you that someone else has claimed the same dependent, and asking each of you for proof that you have the right to claim her. The person who doesn't will have to pay back the extra money, with interest and possible penalties.
2007-01-26 22:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
..."INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)
www.treas.gov/irs/ci
..."The IRS administers and enforces federal tax laws. If someone has filed fraudulent federal tax returns or committed other tax fraud in your name, contact the IRS at the Criminal Investigation Informant Hotline listed below or call your local IRS field office. Local IRS field offices are listed in the Government section of your White Pages telephone directory.
Call: (800) 829-0433
2007-01-26 22:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by ☺☻☺☻☺☻ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How did you find out someone else claimed her?
I would contact a local tax prep place or call the IRS for advice. If you are her sole provider, she is your dependent and your dependent only.
2007-01-26 22:21:15 · answer #4 · answered by Loti 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
File a fraud complaint on the IRS' website.
2007-01-26 22:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure you can but the first place I would call would be the your local IRS office
2007-01-26 22:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by osunumberonefan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very easy, contact the IRS and they will be able to help you. The link below will take you to the fraud department.
2007-01-26 22:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by D S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the IRS right away!!!!!! that's illegal....
2007-01-26 22:25:12 · answer #8 · answered by Neve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
notify the IRS IMMEDIATELY.
2007-01-26 22:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by debi_0712 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋