Someone Claimed my Dependent this Year. What do I do???
If someone claimed your Dependent on their tax return, don't worry we can fix it.
A good number of: Parents, Legal Guardians, Aunts, Uncles and other relatives are not taking care of their "Dependents." However, come tax time, out of the blue, they claim they have been taking care of the "Dependents" and have the right to claim them on their tax return. Not only is it illegal, its just plain wrong.
Here at California Business Company, we are experts and know how to fix the situation.
Is someone has claimed your Dependent for the same Tax year you are claiming the dependent you will not be able to E-FILE your tax return for that year, But will need to send in a paper filed return. If you are going to attempt to do so the most important question you need to ask yourself is: "Am i legally able to claim this Dependent?"
Have lived with you all year as ﻿a me﻿mber of your household, or be one of the following family members: child, parent, sibling, stepparent, stepchild, step-sibling, half sibling, grandparent, grandchild, child-in-law, parent-in-law, sibling-in-l﻿aw, uncle, aunt, niece, or nephew.
Does your dependent meet the requirements?
Great! The next step is to file your paper return. If someone has claimed your Dependent this year or any other years, Contact our office for a FREE consultation & to Start your paper return.