does the IRS check the social security number of dependents to make sure they have not been claimed by another person before they accept the return?
2007-04-23 12:08:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons for e-filed returns to be rejected. If your return is rejected for this reason, and you are sure you are entitled to claim the dependent, you must file a paper return. The IRS will investigate to determine who is entitled to the exemption and bill the other party.
2007-04-23 12:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's checked automatically.
If a return is e-filed and the SSN has already be reported by another taxpayer, the e-filed return will be rejected by the IRS. In this case, a paper return will be required.
If 2 taxpayers have claimed the same dependent SSN on their returns, the IRS automatically flags both returns for followup and requests either an amended return or proof of entitlement for the exemption claim. Once the information is submitted by the taxpayers, the IRS will determine who gets the exemption by law. The other taxpayer gets a bill for the additional tax (and any penalties and interest, if after the filing deadline) due to the lost exemption.
2007-04-23 14:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and if you use a software program to prepare your tax return and someone has filed a return with a social security # that belongs to your dependent the software will let you know and will not let you file a return with a "dupe." s.s. number.
If you e- filed a return and got a rapid refund the bank that gave you the money is going to ask for the money back once the IRS catches the mistake. The IRS is then going to ask you to prove that you have the right to claim the child.
2007-04-23 14:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by just me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and the efiled return will be rejected if a dependent has already been claimed on a return.
2007-04-23 12:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do and you will know in a couple of days after filing if your tax form was accepted.
2007-04-23 12:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mary O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing in the public domain that they look for this type of error. They do compare every social security number against the social security administration data base. They may, in fact, look for this type of thing, however I would put it in the unlikely category.
2007-04-23 13:03:26 · answer #6 · answered by caseysxyz 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All of that will be checked in tthe process of checking he return and it can take years and years before the catch up with it and by that time there will be a ton of fines and penalties added on.
2007-04-23 12:28:35 · answer #7 · answered by bestbet77 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes they check that.... usually, the e-file will be rejected by the IRS.
2007-04-23 12:12:29 · answer #8 · answered by Jennybobenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-04-23 12:56:08 · answer #9 · answered by vintagemale1951 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋