IRS Notice CP87C – You Need to Make Sure Someone Qualifies As Your Dependent
You need to verify that the dependent claimed on your tax return qualifies as a dependent.
Type of Notice: Return accuracy
Most common tax problem area: Return and account problems
Other tax problem areas: Tax identity theft
Why you received IRS Notice CP87C
- You filed a return and claimed one or more dependents.
- A dependent you claimed filed their own return claiming income above the exemption amount.
- The IRS wants you to verify that the claimed dependent qualifies as your dependent.
Your options to address IRS Notice CP87C
- Correct a return.
- Clear up an account error.
Notice deadline: N/A
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