Someone claimed my dependant I have proof he lived with us for the year...how do I dispute this

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Someone else claimed my dependent and my return was rejected

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 will face repayment of refund $, plus penalties.

[anniejack1]

jerimiah gent was my foster child from 2018 went back to biological mother january 2021. he was a ward of the state placed in my care. my taxes have been rejected because someone else claimed him. most likely his mother [PII removed]

his cys case worker was [PII removed][phone number removed]. her supervisor [PII removed][phone number removed] his cell [phone number removed]. would be glad to talk with you. thank you

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