2007-11-25 08:12:46 · 4 answers · asked by rico p 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
No, there is no way to do that. If two or more taxpayers claim the same dependent SSNs, the IRS will contact both taxpayers and request proof of the dependency claim. The IRS will then determine who is entitled to the exemption claim based upon the law and the evidence provided by both taxpayers.
2007-11-25 08:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The previous answers are correct but apply in the case the second return to be filed is mailed in. If the returns are e-filed, the second return to e-file will be rejected by the IRS computers, with the rejection code that the SSN has been previously claimed.
Then, if the second person wants to pursue his claim on the child, he must mail in the return, and the claim is investigated.
2007-11-25 16:31:03 · answer #2 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you file and claim your dependents, you must list their SSN's. If someone else also files using the same SSN, the IRS computers will notice.
2007-11-25 08:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by StephenWeinstein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't. But if you claim a dependent and someone else claims the same dependent, the IRS will notify both of you that this has happened, then if neither of you drops your claim, the IRS will investigate and determine which of you has the legal right to claim them, and the other person will have to pay back any tax savings they got from their claim, plus interest and possible penalties.
2007-11-25 08:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋