After you file

If your return was accepted then the return of the family member who claimed her should be rejected.  The IRS will not accept two tax returns claiming the same dependent.   If that family member mailed a return claiming her then eventually you will both be contacted by a letter from the IRS and you can show that you are the one who can claim your child.

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