@Barakadickerson 1981 If someone claimed your child on a tax return and they are not the person who can claim the child then you need to prepare your own return that claims your child and print, sign and mail your return. The IRS will process your return, and then in about a year, you and the other person will receive letters from the IRS. At that time you will provide your proof to the IRS that you are the one who can claim the child. A person who claimed the child incorrectly or fraudulently will face repayment of the child-related credits and penalties.
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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