My children's father usually claims our children on his tax return, however we discovered that someone else has done so illegally.What if anything can we do to get the money we are owed and see to it that this doesn't happen again?
2007-02-18 14:48:42 · 7 answers · asked by Laurelle 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
2007-02-19 00:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't do much of anything to keep it from happening again. But the person entitled to claim them should file a return on paper, by mail, claiming them. Both people will be notified that someone else claimed the same dependent, and be asked to provide proof that they are the ones who are allowed to. Then the other person will have to pay back the extra taxes, plus interest and possible penalties.
2007-02-18 14:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The quickest way to resolve the issue is to file a paper return with a letter explaining the circumstances and all the documentation that you have to prove that the children are your rightful dependents. You would be wasting your time to e-file because the return would be rejected with a code confirming what you already know. Calling the IRS will do "nothing" other than confirm what you already seem to know.
2016-05-24 05:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact the irs. As long as you can prove that you are the person who pays and cares for the dependents then you are fine. The other person will probably get in some trouble with the irs for tax evasion or falsifying a government document.
2007-02-18 15:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by S A 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
This is fraud! Since criminal activity is involved, it is your civic responsibility to go directly to your local police department and file a report. Then contact the IRS and let them know you can furnish a copy of the police report if they need documentation of the illegal activity.
2007-02-18 16:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by jtlyr 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would call the IRS toll free number and ask them.
http://www.irs.gov/contact/index.html?portlet=1
2007-02-18 14:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
contact the IRS - this question is beyond the scope of this forum
2007-02-18 14:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by Dizney 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋