2007-01-28 01:31:26 · 4 answers · asked by vanhaag 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
The IRS will not tell you who claimed the dependant, but they can advise you on what to do.
You will have to file a paper return
you and the person who claimed the dependant will receive a letter stating that 2 people used the dependants social security number, They will ask that both partys submit proof of who was actually eligible to claim the dependant. This can include school records, Dr records, copy of a lease agreement acknowledging that the child lives at the address of record.
The IRS will make a determination of who actually qualifies to claim the dependant. The person who claimed the dependant will then owe back any refund they received in error plus interest and penalties. This also raise a red flag on that persons future tax returns for up to the next 10 years.
Calll the IRS at 1-800-829-1040
Respond to any correspondence from the IRS immediately to expedite your claim.
This will cause a delay in processing your return and your refund
2007-01-28 02:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you just tried to e-file and your return was rejected because someone else claimed one of your dependents you'll have to file a paper return. The IRS will then investigate the matter and award the exemption to the correct person. Most likely this will be you. The other taxpayer will be billed for any extra tax owed due to the loss of the exemption.
The IRS will probably not tell you who tried to claim the exemption due to privacy laws, but they will straighten out the issue for you.
2007-01-28 02:03:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some scam artist, or perhaps a family member who has personal knowledge about your dependant.
2007-01-28 01:37:06 · answer #3 · answered by gasmanrolle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did!
no-just kidding. only the IRS can tell you
2007-01-28 01:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋