Q&A

Will I still get my refund if someone else claimed my child?

Will I still get my refund if someone else claimed my child?

If someone else claimed your dependent already, then your e-filed return will be rejected. The person who wrongfully claimed the dependent will face repayment of refund $, plus penalties. When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.

What can I do if someone falsely claimed my dependent?

If you found out that you claimed a dependent incorrectly on an IRS accepted tax return, you will need to file a tax amendment or form 1040-X and remove the dependent from your tax return. At any time, contact us here at eFile.com or call the IRS support line at 1-800-829-1040 and inform them of the situation.

Who do I call if someone claimed my child on their taxes?

How to release a claim of a child as a dependent?

To release a claim of a child as a dependent so that a non-custodial parent can claim the child, or to revoke a previous release to claim a child as a dependent, you can complete Form 8332, Release Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent. The Form 8332 can NOT be eFiled with your tax return on eFile.com.

What happens if you claim a child on another tax return?

You may receive a letter ( CP87A) from the IRS, stating that your child was claimed on another return. It will tell you that if you made a mistake, to file an amended return, and if you didn’t make a mistake, do nothing. The other person who claimed the dependent will get the same letter.

What to do if someone claims your child?

About two months after you file a paper return, the IRS will begin to determine who is entitled to claim the dependent. You may receive a letter (CP87A) from the IRS, stating that your child was claimed on another return. It will tell you that if you made a mistake, to file an amended return, and if you didn’t make a mistake, do nothing.

What does release of claim to exemption for child mean?

Release of Claim to Exemption for Child: You or the other party can transfer the right to claim a child as a dependent.

To release a claim of a child as a dependent so that a non-custodial parent can claim the child, or to revoke a previous release to claim a child as a dependent, you can complete Form 8332, Release Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent. The Form 8332 can NOT be eFiled with your tax return on eFile.com.

You may receive a letter ( CP87A) from the IRS, stating that your child was claimed on another return. It will tell you that if you made a mistake, to file an amended return, and if you didn’t make a mistake, do nothing. The other person who claimed the dependent will get the same letter.

About two months after you file a paper return, the IRS will begin to determine who is entitled to claim the dependent. You may receive a letter (CP87A) from the IRS, stating that your child was claimed on another return. It will tell you that if you made a mistake, to file an amended return, and if you didn’t make a mistake, do nothing.

Why did we send you a cp87a notice?

We sent you this notice because we received a tax return from another taxpayer claiming a dependent or qualifying child with the same social security number as a dependent or qualifying child listed on your tax return.