someone filed my grandson without the mothers permission how do we check it
2007-04-03 12:46:46 · 5 answers · asked by granny 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.
She will have to file a paper return
She 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 her claim.
This will cause a delay in processing her return and her refund
2007-04-03 12:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't check it. The IRS is not allowed to tell you who it was, although you could probably make a pretty good guess. By the way, the mother isn't allowed to "give permission" to someone to claim the child, unless she gives permission to the child's other parent.
If she is filing a return and is eligible to claim him, she should go ahead and file - she'll have to mail in her return, and efile would be rejected. If the same dependent is claimed on multiple returns, the IRS will investigate, disallow one of the claims, and that person will have to pay back the taxes saved plus interest and possible penalties.
2007-04-03 19:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The IRS will not tell you who claimed him. She will have to file a paper return with a letter that states why she has the right to claim him as a dependant. Then if her case stands the IRS will go back to the person who wrongfully claimed the dependant and fix their return causing them to have to pay back any refund that they received due to claiming the child. She may want to talk to an accountant about having a letter made.
2007-04-03 20:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by amy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You dont need permission from anyone to claim a person as a dependent. If you're eligible to claim someone, according to the IRS rules, you can.
2007-04-03 20:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by jeff410 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to irs.gov. Or call them 24 hours a day @ 1-800-829-1040.
2007-04-03 19:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by one up 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋