My son and grandson have lived with me. His mother claimed him and hasn't seen or talked to him in years we live in California and her Texas. Do I just send in my taxes

madmax21168 · ‎June 4, 2019

She claimed him when I support him all the way they don't live in the same state. How can she claim him and not me when I support him

IreneS · ‎June 4, 2019

You can still claim your son and grandson on your tax return. You won't be able to e-file, though, because the SSN was used on the mother's tax return. The IRS will be in contact and will decide who gets to claim the dependent(s).

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IreneS · ‎June 4, 2019

You can still claim your son and grandson on your tax return. You won't be able to e-file, though, because the SSN was used on the mother's tax return. The IRS will be in contact and will decide who gets to claim the dependent(s).

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My son and grandson have lived with me. His mother claimed him and hasn't seen or talked to him in years we live in California and her Texas. Do I just send in my taxes