Can I block someone from using my child's social security number?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

No you cannot.  If someone else tries to use your child's SSN and your return gets rejected because of that, you have to file your return by mail.  The IRS will then contact both parties to determine who had the legal right to claim the child.

[maried28]

I have someone who has filed my child and continues to do such thing as filing my child how can I stop this 

[DoninGA]

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@maried28 wrote:

I have someone who has filed my child and continues to do such thing as filing my child how can I stop this 

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You can get an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS for the dependent.  Then when you file your tax return you will enter the IP PIN on your return when claiming the dependent.  The other party will have there tax return rejected if trying to claim the child as a dependent without providing the IP PIN on their return.

Go to this IRS website for an IP PIN - https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin