What can I do if someone keeps claiming my child on their return every year? New York state is of no help and the pin sent by the irs is not working anymore.

[SweetieJean]

Contact a lawyer about filing a Cease and Desist order.

[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.