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posted Jun 6, 2019 12:49:58 PM

How can i see who filed my child ?

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:49:59 PM

The IRS will not tell you who claimed your child.  If the child is your dependent and someone else claimed the child:


Someone else claimed my dependent and my return was rejected

If someone else claimed your dependent already, then your e-filed return will be rejected.  Print, sign and mail your own return which claims your dependent.  Mailed returns are processed differently by the IRS.  It will take some time (maybe even up to a year) but eventually the IRS will contact both parties and sort out who could rightfully claim the dependent.  The person who wrongfully claimed the dependent will face repayment of refund $, plus penalties.

Note:  The "usual suspects" include the other parent, a grandparent, an ex GF or ex BF, etc.