Yes, you will have to mail your 2023 tax returns because the IRS data shows someone else claimed your dependent using their social security number.
They will have to go through a process to verify the rightful person to claim the dependent.
You will have to prove with proper documentation that you are entitled to claim the dependent. This would include things like birth certificates and proof of identity, but also documents that show that your dependent lived with you at the same address for more than half of the year.
The IRS will start the process to determine who is entitled to claim your dependent as soon as your return is accepted into processing. You may receive a letter from the IRS (Letter CP87A) , that says your child was claimed on another return. It will tell you that if you made a mistake, to file an amended taxs return and if you didn’t make a mistake, do nothing.
You should be able to e-file your 2024 tax return if there is no conflict with your dependent for 2024.
Click here for "Rules for Claiming Dependents on Taxes"
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