Claiming dependents

[Cmchauv]

I have always claimed my daughter when my ex and I were together. When we split, he claimed her for his 2020 taxes without discussing it with me. To avoid any trouble, I did not claim her that year. He agreed that we would alternate years. I claimed her for 2021. However, I still have not received my tax return. What happens if he claimed her for 2021 too even with our agreement? I have proof via text where he acknowledged that 2021 is my year to claim her. I’m not sure if this has caused the hold up, but can I provide proof to the IRS in hopes of expediting my payment?

FYI, We do not have any legal arrangements in place. 

[Bsch4477]

If your 2021 was accepted he didn’t claim her at that time, otherwise your return would have been rejected. If he claimed her later than that time, you will be notified by the IRS. 

[Michele_H]

Hi @Cmchauv Have you been in contact with the IRS to see why you have not received your tax refund?  If not I would suggest getting in contact with them to see what the delay is.  They are running behind and there may be a chance this is why you have not received a refund yet.  Have you received any communication from the IRS stating there would be a delay?

All the Best

Michele

[Cmchauv]

Yes, I received two notices each saying it was delayed another 60 or 90 days but haven’t received any correspondences since. It’s well beyond that time frame at this point. I have tried getting in touch a few times with no luck. 

[Cmchauv]

Yes, it was accepted. Could the delay be due to technically getting “my 2021” advance child care credit? Remember, he claimed her in 2020 so he got the monthly payments. I did not receive any, but 2021 is my year to claim. 

[SuziM]

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