Thank you. The words “eventually” is what has me concerned with filing a paper return. According to the IRS, it looks like the non-custodial party can take up to 3 years to defend himself. Could my return also be “held-up” for that long? If so, I thought it would be wise to e-file without my dependents (as frustrating as that is) which allows me at least a partial return and file an amendment to claim them down the road.
Thankfully for 2020 I claimed them both and received the child tax credit which began in July.
