Melissa B. asked
My son and his ex-wife are the parents of our granddaughter, who is a freshman in college. The divorce decree states that college expenses are to be shared 50/50, but the ex-wife currently pays nothing and mistakenly claimed our granddaughter as a dependent on her 2015 Federal return. Can her return be challenged or is there some other recourse?
May 11th, 2023
Ann B. answered
Your son can challenge the ex-wife's claim by filing a paper return by mail, claiming your granddaug...
May 11th, 2023
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