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May 21, 2020
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How to add a dependent that's been living with you for 3 years

  • May 21, 2020
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My biological son was supposed to be on my tax return but got carried by someone else and I Kno who it is. Thanks reply back at [email address removed]

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    May 27, 2020

    It depends.

     

    If you are trying to claim a dependent that was claimed by someone else when they shouldn't have been, the only way to file your return would be to mail it in.  You would not be able to e-file as your return will get rejected as the dependent has been listed on someone else's return.

     

    To print out your return, sign into your TurboTax account. 

    1. Select File
    2. You will follow the steps until you get to Step 3. 
    3. On this screen, be sure to select you want to File by Mail.

    This will allow you to print out your returns with filing instructions so you can sign and mail in your returns. 

     

    The following link has additional information to assist you with printing your returns.

    Printing your return 

     

    The IRS may delay any refund while it attempts to verify who is entitled to the deduction. 

     

    You can also contact the IRS to report the suspected tax fraud.  See the following link on instructions on how to report the questionable activity. 

     

    Reporting Tax fraud to the IRS 

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