topic Dependents in Deductions & credits

Dependents

Pnw88 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:19:35 GMT

My child's father had his girlfriend claim our daughter who he dose not see or help take care of and now my taxes are being rejected. It's telling me I have to file by paper now and prove I have always had her. Our daughter is 9 is there really nothing else I can do this is so unfair.

Re: Dependents

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:20:51 GMT

Yes it is unfair. But if someone even fraudulently used your child"s SSN on a tax return this year you cannot e-file. Your return claiming your child will have to be filed by mail. The IRS will sort it out. If the GF claimed your child fraudulently she faces penalties and interest and will have to pay back any child-related credits she received.

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.

Re: Dependents

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:22:06 GMT

Most important) Follow the IRS procedures for reporting a fraudulent return, documented here: www.irs.gov/uac/Taxpayer-Guide-to-Identity-Theft

IRS INFORMATION REFERRAL TO REPORT VIOLATION OF TAX LAW

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf

If your Social Security number is compromised and you know or suspect you are a victim of tax-related identity theft, take these additional steps:

Respond immediately to any IRS notice; call the number provided.
Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Then print and mail or fax according to the instructions.
Continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must do so by paper.

6-digit IP NUMBER FROM IRS

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/2af48f0?reqfrom=share