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Level 1
Jun 1, 2023 1:48 PM UTC
Question

Child not claimed

Can I file amendment for a child that wasn’t claimed by other parent? 

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Critter-3
Level 15
Jun 1, 2023 1:52 PM UTC

Of course ... once the original return you have filed has been fully processed and you have the original refund in hand.

 

How to amend (change or correct) a return you already filed

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-...

rjs
Level 15
Level 15
Jun 1, 2023 3:45 PM UTC

You can file an amended return to claim a child who has not been claimed by anyone else, but only if you are legally entitled to claim the child as a dependent. You can use the tool at the following link on the IRS web site to determine whether you can claim the child as a dependent.


Whom May I Claim as a Dependent?


If you are not the custodial parent, you will probably need a signed Form 8332 from the custodial parent in order to claim the child.