topic How can I claim my child that was claimed on someone else’s tax returns that wasn’t supposed to in Deductions & credits

How can I claim my child that was claimed on someone else’s tax returns that wasn’t supposed to

tctink14 — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:13:07 GMT

Re: How can I claim my child that was claimed on someone else’s tax returns that wasn’t supposed to

DoninGA — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:28:23 GMT

Enter the child as a dependent on your tax return. You will have to print and mail the return, it cannot be e-filed.

The IRS will pay the refund shown on your tax return, if any.

See this for how to print a tax return for mailing - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/printers-printing/print-mail-return-turbotax-online/L5bwuqXGy_US_en_US

Within a year the IRS will be investigating this problem. The will mail instructions to both parties on what to do. The loser of the investigation has to pay back any tax refund based on the wrongfully claimed dependent plus interest and penalties.

Re: How can I claim my child that was claimed on someone else’s tax returns that wasn’t supposed to

dontwannabu — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:27:46 GMT

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.

Re: How can I claim my child that was claimed on someone else’s tax returns that wasn’t supposed to

DianeW777 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:54:43 GMT

Do not change your return and do not remove your child. As long as this is your child and you meet the requirements for claiming your child as a dependent, you should file as normal but will have to mail the return as indicated by DoninGA.

A person who tries to claim a child and is not the custodial parent is not allowed unless you have signed a Form 8332 allowing the non-custodial parent to claim the child.

@tctink14