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What to do when someone else claims your depentent that is not suppose to

  • June 5, 2019
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What to do when somebody else claimed your dependent when they're not supposed to
    Best answer by TomD8

    Make sure your own return is correct, then print it, sign it, and mail it in.  Don't e-file it; it'll just be rejected again.  When the IRS receives two returns each claiming the same dependent, they will determine who has the rightful claim according to tax law.  Loser will get billed for additional taxes.

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    TomD8Alumni - ChampAnswer
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    June 5, 2019

    Make sure your own return is correct, then print it, sign it, and mail it in.  Don't e-file it; it'll just be rejected again.  When the IRS receives two returns each claiming the same dependent, they will determine who has the rightful claim according to tax law.  Loser will get billed for additional taxes.

    **Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.