@Stinkerbellkity is correct. You can not claim a dependent for 1/2 the year, only for a full year. If however there is a dispute on who is eligible to claim the child, you need to prove you’re entitled to claim the dependent.
What To Do When Someone Fraudulently Claims Your Dependent
- Form 886-H-DEP provides a list of supporting documentation to assist in resolving your case.
- You will need copies of birth certificates, proof of identity and documents that show your dependent lived with you at the same address for more than half of the calendar year.
- Records such as school, medical, daycare, or social service records on official letterhead from a school, medical provider, social service agency, or place of worship that shows names, common address and dates will be needed.
- If you receive a CP75A Notice, it means the IRS is investigating the information you’ve provided and need additional documentation to verify the dependent exemption(s) and filing status you claimed on your tax return.
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