Deductions & credits

It will also help expedite things if you include a note that states another taxpayer claimed the child, The reason they don't have the right to, their ss#, form 8832 I think that is the form showing you have the right to claim them, and also the legal statement, if you have one such as a divorce decree or custody disposition proving your statement. It is likely they won't even have to contact you if you include the proof.