Because you are technically filing your taxes under penalty of perjury, everything you claim has to be true, or you can be charged with penalty of perjury. Failing to be honest by claiming a false dependent could result in 3 years of prison and fines up to $250,000.

At any time, contact us here at eFile or call the IRS support line at 1-800-829-1040 and inform them of the situation.

The dependent's birth certificate, and if needed, the birth and marriage certificates of any individuals, including yourself, that prove the dependent is related to you. For an adopted dependent, send an adoption decree or proof the child was lawfully placed with you or someone related to you for legal adoption.

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 tax return, and if you didn't make a mistake, do nothing. The other person who claimed the dependent will get the same letter.

You call the IRS and report it as fraud/identity theft. The IRS support line is 1-800-829-1040.

For information on how to report suspected tax fraud activity, if you have information about an individual or company you suspect is not complying with the tax law, and you do not want to seek an award. You can remain anonymous.

The IRS Whistleblower Office pays monetary awards to eligible individuals whose information is used by the IRS. The award percentage depends on several factors, but generally falls between 15 and 30 percent of the proceeds collected and attributable to the whistleblower's information.

Sample Letter to the IRS Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request a correction to my tax return. My social security number is 123-45-6789, and I filed my tax return for the 2020 tax year. I received a notice from the IRS stating that I owe additional taxes due to an error in my return.

A copy of your government issued marriage certificate or domestic partnership registration filed with the California Secretary of State or a comparable agency in another jurisdiction listing the dependent as your spouse or domestic partner.

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Review the rules about what qualifies someone as a dependent or qualifying child because you may have listed someone who doesn't qualify. Does anyone have sample letters to the IRS for different situations?Maybe one with code numbers and explainations. 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. Dependents are either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative of the taxpayer. The taxpayer's spouse cannot be claimed as a dependent. These forms will be useful when filing required documents related to estates of deceased or incapacitated persons. Make up words, such as using a 1 for the letter "I" or a zero for the letter "o. Letter will let people know if they need to complete a renewal form to see if they still qualify. To build capacity as this organization reaches out to children of incarcerated parents.

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