@Brianjoy092 If you are the custodial parent of some children that you should be able to claim on your own tax return, then you need to print, sign and mail your own tax return. If someone else already claimed them and used their Social Security numbers you cannot e-file, but the IRS will process your mailed return that claims them. Then they will sort out who could claim them by sending letters to both of you at a later time. Be prepared to prove your right to claim the children at that time.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
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