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I want to call IRS, but my mom doesn't?


Okay. So I found out my father filed his taxes for 2011, with my brother and I as his dependants. He knowingly knew my brother signed up for the military in 2010, and I was married by 2011. I want to call the IRS, but my mother doesn't think it will do anything to him since he's been doing this for years! She brought it up to the IRS in 2005 and they told her its a states matter in NJ.

Posted: 06/14/2012 by lmarie1690

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Call the IRS and find out what you should do. If your father claimed you as a dependent in 2011, it should have messed up your taxes when you filed.
posted 06/14/2012 by PlainJaneMomma
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My ex did this to me when we filed for divorce- i claimed myself and though he only worked 2 wks the entire yer, he filed and claimed me as his dependent.. My return got sent back and I had to call the IRS and go down there. I had to submit my paper forms and he wound up getting an audit. Call them.
posted 06/26/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
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You should do what your heart is telling you. It WILL come back to haunt you later, and the last thing you need is to pay for his mistakes. Your mother is wrong, if he hasn't been caught yet, he certianly will be soon. You need to protect yourself and your family. I know it is hard to go against what your parents are doing and saying, nut you have a family to protect. Also, your brother may have an issue with the military that can affect his progress or status and he should notify the IRS as well. Remember that doing the right thing is always hard, but pays off in the end. Praying for your courage and welfare :)
posted 08/13/2012 by nikkioprince
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You don't have to turn him in, as long as you do the right thing. If he gets caught, that is on him.
posted 08/17/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
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My only concern would be whether he gets jail time for fraud. Would you feel guilty? Do you hate him that much? Do your taxes properly and legally. Tell your brother and mother to do the same. Since you are not signing off on his taxes, no one should be holding you responsible. Call the IRS and ask what would happen, anonymously, then talk to your dad bout it if you want. He can still correct it by filing amended returns.
posted 09/23/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
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