2007-03-28 15:17:02 · 3 answers · asked by ME! Who'd ya think? 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Unfortunately, the IRS won't give you that information. Due to privacy laws, they aren't allowed to discuss another person's tax return with you. I'm sure that you have an idea or two of who did it. Your best bet is to confront them. Once you do find out, you can always contact the IRS and let them know.
2007-03-28 15:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by Fool in the Rain 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't. The IRS will not discuss another taxpayer's return with you.
If you feel you should be entitled to claim your child as a dependent you should file a paper return and claim the child (and the EITC if you're entitled to it). 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. Don't delay in getting that proof back to the IRS. The IRS will then decide who is entitled to the exemption claim according to the law and award the exemption accordingly. The other party will get a bill for any tax due due to the loss of the exemption.
2007-03-28 22:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bostonian has it right.
Ok, stupid question. How do you not know who claimed your child? It is either you or the baby's father in most cases.
Is there a divorce decree or something like that in place? Does another relative provide most of your child's support?
These are just a few of the questions that you will be required to answer.
2007-03-28 23:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by Steve 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋