<prompt> Human: Ex wife claimed my 3 children on her taxes. All 3 lived 100 in my home last year. Is there anything I can do? We live in Louisiana. when we divorced 3 years ago. we agreed to share custody. But they wanted to live with me and see her every other weekend. Assistant: If the custody agreement doesnt specifically allow you to claim specific children, alternate years, etc., your next move is to paper file and claim them too.In a few months youll both get a letter saying hey! You cant both claim the same kid! And whoever is wrong will be expected to file an amended return and pay back any refund difference. If you both refuse to refuel, the IRS will investigate, so keep records of their residency and support for the last year.If you and the ex are on good terms, I suggest at least telling her you will be claiming the kids as the only one who meets the IRS requirements, and give her enough heads up to either refuel now, or save up for when the IRS asks her to pay back the difference. Human: It is not in our custody agreement. That is what i was thinking that I would have to file and wait for the IRS. I have talked to her about it she laughed and hung the phone up on me, I didnt want to have to get her in trouble with the IRS but i feel she has left me no choice. Thanks  <response>: Yeah, just file a paper return. Take your time and get it right because the IRS may have to review it more closely as a result. Itll be a waste of your time to have to amend it for something you missed. she laughed and hung the phone up on meShe wont be doing that when the IRS starts sending her letters. I think that will wipe the smile right off her face. 