This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The IRS Whistleblower Office pays monetary awards to eligible individuals whose information is used by the IRS. The award percentage depends on several factors, but generally falls between 15 and 30 percent of the proceeds collected and attributable to the whistleblower's information.
You call the IRS and report it as fraud/identity theft. The IRS support line is 1-800-829-1040.
Because you are technically filing your taxes under penalty of perjury, everything you claim has to be true, or you can be charged with penalty of perjury. Failing to be honest by claiming a false dependent could result in 3 years of prison and fines up to $250,000.
The dependent's birth certificate, and if needed, the birth and marriage certificates of any individuals, including yourself, that prove the dependent is related to you. For an adopted dependent, send an adoption decree or proof the child was lawfully placed with you or someone related to you for legal adoption.
If you are the custodial parent, you can use Form 8332 to do the following. Release a claim to exemption for your child so that the noncustodial parent can claim an exemption for the child.
For information on how to report suspected tax fraud activity, if you have information about an individual or company you suspect is not complying with the tax law, and you do not want to seek an award. You can remain anonymous.
Sample Letter to the IRS Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request a correction to my tax return. My social security number is 123-45-6789, and I filed my tax return for the 2020 tax year. I received a notice from the IRS stating that I owe additional taxes due to an error in my return.
At any time, contact us here at eFile or call the IRS support line at 1-800-829-1040 and inform them of the situation.
If, for example, you have three children under 17, enter $6,000 on the first blank line. If you have other qualified dependents, you can multiply the number of them by $500 and enter this amount in the second blank line of this section. Add these two figures together and enter the sum on line 3.