Q: In 2017 and 18 I claimed my son on my taxes. I got into a car accident and my injury attorney advised me not to work so
I let my aunt claim him for 2019. From my understanding she will get the $500 stimulus credit for him. She has made it clear she will not be handing over anything. My child resides with me and has always his entire life. Is there any way I can report this to the IRS or intercept the money from going to her?? Please help!
A: No. You made that decision long ago, when you followed your lawyer’s advice, did not file your tax return for 2019 and cheated the IRS by allowing your aunt to claim your son. BOTH of you need to sit still.
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