I received a letter from the IRS telling me someone else used the same social sec. number that one of my dependents has on their tax return. and for me to check my return and review the rules about what qualifies someone as a dependent. I already know the rules and my dependents do qualify and i have used the same dependents about 3 years now. and they said if after reviewing the rules i find they don't qualify i would have to amend my return. they do qualify. so i don't need to amend my return. and i have received my refund to date. so what will happen next? thank you for your help.
2007-11-05 10:30:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I would respond to the letter stating what you said here.
if your dependents are your children, is possible that their other parent is claiming one or more of them? This is the most common reason for this type of problem.
Once you respond to the letter, the IRS will send you and the other person that used the SS # and try to determine you was eligible to claim the dependency exemption. They will ask for proof from each of you to determine this. Proof will include school records, court orders, divorce papers, etc.
Good luck.
2007-11-05 12:33:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mark S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said you have claimed the same dependents for three years - that doesn't say that they are legit, you don't say who they are. Are they your children who live with you? If they are someone else'e children there's a strong chance that you aren't allowed to claim them.
The other person who claimed the same dependent on their return will have gotten the same letter. Only one of you is allowed to claim the dependent. If neither of you amends your return and drops your claim, then the IRS will ask for more info and will make the determination who is allowed to claim the dependent. The other person will have to pay back whatever they saved in taxes by claiming the dependent when they didn't have a right to claim them.
2007-11-05 23:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check if your dependents qualify.
If they do qualify, tell this to IRS in your reply. Otherwise, you will have to file amended return and pay tax as per amended return with interest and penalty.
2007-11-06 06:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by MukatA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call and ask what IRS wants you to do besides look over dependents.
2007-11-05 19:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋