If you suspect fraudulent activity related to Form 8332, which is used for releasing or revoking a claim to a child’s exemption on taxes, you should report it to the appropriate authorities. Here are the steps you can take:
- Gather Evidence: Collect any documentation that supports your claim of fraud. This may include correspondence, tax forms, or other relevant information.
- Contact the IRS: You can report suspected tax fraud to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Visit the IRS website for instructions on how to file a complaint
Call (800) 366-4484 to file a complaint by phone. Mail a written complaint to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Hotline at P.O. Box 589, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044-0589. Email a complaint to Complaints@tigta.treas.gov, which goes to the TIGTA Hotline Complaints Unit.
for your return, all you can do is include the dependent and file by mail. efiling is not possible. eventually, the iRS will get around to contacting both parties concerning the claiming of the dependent.
