Someone already claimed my children that should have not for my children lived with me and I supported them all year

[ecwl1]

I am the only parent that worked,how can someone claim children when the children did not live with them

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

If someone else claimed your dependent already, then your e-filed return will be rejected.  Print, sign and mail your own return which claims your dependent.  Mailed returns are processed differently by the IRS.  It will take some time (maybe even up to a year) but eventually the IRS will contact both parties and sort out who could rightfully claim the dependent.  The person who wrongfully claimed the dependent may face repayment of refund $, plus penalties.