Get Printable Tax Form 8338 2017

Bottom Line: If your former partner has wrongfully claimed the children as dependents on their tax return, you can file a motion to enforce the divorce decree or separation agreement and get the dependent credits you are owed.

When to use Form 8332. If you have custody of your child, but want to release the right to claim your child as a dependent to the noncustodial parent you'll need to fill out Form 8332.

To release a claim of a child as a dependent so that a non-custodial parent can claim the child, or to revoke a previous release to claim a child as a dependent, you can complete Form 8332, Release Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent.

There are a number of excellent sources available for taxpayers to obtain tax forms, instructions, and publications. They include: Downloading from IRS Forms & Publications page. Picking up copies at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.

What Is Tax Form 8332? Form 8332 is the form custodial parents can use to release their right to claim a child as a dependent to the noncustodial parent. The form can be used for current or future tax years. Additionally, custodial parents can use tax Form 8332 to revoke the release of this same right.

If you have custody of your child, but want to release the right to claim your child as a dependent to the noncustodial parent you'll need to fill out Form 8332. All that's needed is your child's name, the tax year, your Social Security number, then your signature and date.

Form 8332 is the form custodial parents can use to release their right to claim a child as a dependent to the noncustodial parent. The form can be used for current or future tax years. Additionally, custodial parents can use tax Form 8332 to revoke the release of this same right.

You can e-file directly to the IRS and download or print a copy of your tax return.