Good afternoon everyone, I got a letter from the (dreaded) IRS with some info that doesn't make sense. It is saying I need to prove I qualify for,
EIC
My dependents
Filing status has "Head of Household"
American Opportunity Credit (AOC)
So here is what is weird, I pulled up my return just to make sure. I filed "Married Jointly", not "Head of Household". NOR did I claim the "AOC". Last year I put the wrong W2 in so I had to recertify everything (dependents, EIC, kids live with me), so initially I was denied the EIC. I eventually got it after I proved everything but still had to file an 8862 this year.
What has got me concerned is the whole part about proving I filed and claimed something I DID not file as or claim. I also JUST proved my kids LIVE with me and are MINE. So could this be a sign of identity fraud? Or someone trying to claim my kids? Anyone have an issue like this?
Thank you all for your input!!!