https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/dependent/01/968314#M993293 <P>I claimed my nephew on my return. He lived in our home for almost 7 months and I paid more than 1/2 of his support. I received my refund. His mother then filed her tax return claiming him as well but she didn't meet the requirements and she was told I claimed him. The IRS letter said if the ss number is correct I don't have to do anything. How do I make sure this matter is cleared up?</P> Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:08:36 GMT pikplum266 2019-12-21T21:08:36Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/dependent/01/968314#M993293 <P>I claimed my nephew on my return. He lived in our home for almost 7 months and I paid more than 1/2 of his support. I received my refund. His mother then filed her tax return claiming him as well but she didn't meet the requirements and she was told I claimed him. The IRS letter said if the ss number is correct I don't have to do anything. How do I make sure this matter is cleared up?</P> Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:08:36 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/dependent/01/968314#M993293 pikplum266 2019-12-21T21:08:36Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-dependent/01/968317#M993294 <P>If he did not live with the mother more than half the year, she cannot claim him.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You will need to satisfy the IRS that the child did indeed live with you and not the mother for&nbsp; mother than half the year.&nbsp;&nbsp; I would start by calling the IRS number that should be on the notice for more information&nbsp; and ask what kind of proof they will accept.&nbsp;</P> Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:16:01 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-dependent/01/968317#M993294 macuser_22 2019-12-21T21:16:01Z