6419 Letter. Filed married in 2020, be single in 2021 with me claiming our 1 child. Ex and I both got a letter for $750, but I received all the money. How to handle?

[lera-whit]

I tried calling IRS and never got an answer.  They just transferred me around till it hung up.  Should I just give her 750 so our letters match?

[RobertB4444 · Accepted solution]

She needs to enter $750 onto her 2021 return and so do you.  Since you are claiming the child for 2021 she may have to pay back the $750 unless she qualifies for forgiveness. 

Here is a link to the IRS FAQ to see if she does.  

[lera-whit]

Thank you for the confirmation.  I was 99% sure that was the best route.  I will have to pay her the 750, but that is fine.  Rather do that than file an incorrect return and it take 6+ months to clear the IRS.