2007-03-28 02:44:03 · 5 answers · asked by icecreamheadache420 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
The ONLY way to find out if another taxpayer claimed someone as a dependent is to file a tax return claiming that person as your dependent.
If you attempt to e-file and he has already filed a return and claimed them, your return will be rejected by the IRS -- you'll know that SOMEONE claimed them, but not who claimed them. You'll then have to file a paper return. The IRS will flag both returns and ask you both to either file an amended return or provide proof of your claim for the exemption. The IRS will then determine who is entitled to the exemption under the law and will award it accordingly. The other taxpayer will get a bill for the additional tax.
2007-03-28 03:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are legally entitled to claim them, then claim them but don't e-file, since, as my fellow Bostonian said, it will get rejected if your ex's return has already been processed, and he/she claimed the kids.
You can sort it out later when you get the letter from the IRS.
2007-03-29 15:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by r_kav 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law, the person who has custody of the children is the person to claim them as dependents. If you are divorced, it should say who the kids should live with. If you never married and the kids live with you, then again, you should be the one claiming them. If he claimed them and he was not suposed to, you can contact the IRS and still claim the kids. He will be the one to get audited.
2007-03-28 09:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
no you can't
it is private information
but if he has the kids you have no business claiming them
the first answer is right on the head
2007-03-28 09:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by elite_women_rule_the_rock 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
could you ask him?
other than that, i go with what this guy above me said.
2007-03-28 11:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by Jo Blo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋