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Dependents Claimed on Two Returns runtwoday 04-19-2007
Posted by runtwoday on April 19, 2007, 3:52 am
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 My e-file return was rejected because "dependents can be
claimed on only one return".

I assume that my ex claimed my children on his return. I am
the custodial parent, have a divorce decree stating such and
in fact the children resided with me the entire year.

My ex pays child support only.

What are my options regarding my tax return and the IRS?

Thanks in advance.

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Posted by Don Priebe on April 19, 2007, 8:11 pm
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> My e-file return was rejected because "dependents can be
> claimed on only one return".
>
> ... in fact the children resided with me the entire year ...

Then you win. Paper file your return and wait for the IRS
letter asking for documentation.

--
Don EA in Upstate NY

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Posted by Phil Marti on April 19, 2007, 8:30 pm
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> My e-file return was rejected because "dependents can be
> claimed on only one return".
>
> I assume that my ex claimed my children on his return. I am
> the custodial parent, have a divorce decree stating such and
> in fact the children resided with me the entire year.
>
> My ex pays child support only.
>
> What are my options regarding my tax return and the IRS?

Just file on paper. Once your return is processed the IRS
will probably be in touch with both you and your ex to sort
it out. You'll win, given the facts you present.

If you're on good terms, you could suggest your ex file an
amended return.

--
Phil Marti
Clarksburg, MD

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Posted by Bill Brown on April 19, 2007, 8:30 pm
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> My e-file return was rejected because "dependents can be
> claimed on only one return".
>
> I assume that my ex claimed my children on his return. I am
> the custodial parent, have a divorce decree stating such and
> in fact the children resided with me the entire year.
>
> My ex pays child support only.
>
> What are my options regarding my tax return and the IRS?

File a paper return on which you claim all the dependency
exemptions to which you are entitled.

Eventually, the IRS will send notices to both you and your
ex. You will provide the documentation desribed above. You
will get the exemptions and your ex will get a bill for back
taxes and interest and maybe a small penalty.

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Posted by Steve Foley on April 19, 2007, 8:30 pm
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> My e-file return was rejected because "dependents can be
> claimed on only one return".
>
> I assume that my ex claimed my children on his return. I am
> the custodial parent, have a divorce decree stating such and
> in fact the children resided with me the entire year.
>
> My ex pays child support only.
>
> What are my options regarding my tax return and the IRS?

Paper file, and include a copy of the divorce decree.

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