Do you think I'm going to have issues with my taxes?

Anonymous

The IRS will almost always process the 2nd spouse's tax return when received because a) it happens a lot and b) they don't know which parent was right. In about 6 months, if your ex *hasn't* amended, then both of you will get a duplicate use of SSN letter asking the person who was wrong to amend. If they still don't, theny they audit.

curtisports2

Oh, there's no question that his won't be amended in time. Amended returns get lower priority. Any refund you are expecting will be delayed and you will be hearing from the IRS about the double-claim of your son. Your refund will be delayed until the IRS sorts it out and decides who gets the claim. All his amended return will do is correct his return.

StephenWeinstein

If you sent electronically, then yours will be rejected automatically (a claim for a person who has already been claimed cannot be e-filed, even if the earlier claim was withdrawn through an amendment) and you will have to resubmit on paper. If you sent on paper, then they won't automatically deny them, even if he hasn't amended. When a claim is received on paper, and conflicts with an earlier claim, they ask additional questions to decide which claim is valid; it's going to take a long time, but if your claim is legitimate, you should be okay.

Pascal the Gambler

Since you filed on paper, it doesn't matter much, it will take a long time to happen.

AlCapone

You'll know whether you are in trouble in a few months when the IRS has had time to review your returns and decides to take action.

A.J.

Hard to know how efficient the computers are, but don't be surprised if it takes six months for a tax refund if they owe you money.