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After reading the ever-increasing scope of Form 8867, replete with apparent ways to intercept and enforce the tie-breaker, it could be that the IRS simply chooses not to challenge the claim unless both parents claim. I have found out (after going through certain channels) that Congress doesn't really care about smacking hands for EIC mistakes and fraud. The congressman I knew said they viewed the EIC as a wealth transfer to the needy rather than a regulated calculated exercise for someone to be accountable for. Dealing with Form 8867 leaves no doubt that the IRS wants preparers to be the accountable party. IRS doesn't want the accountability themselves, nor do they wish the taxpayer accountable either.

Grilling out and enjoying yummy food.... Enjoying the water and out of doors..... Then fun with all the fireworks...... Finally a good nights sleep....

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights... that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed".

The form is on the "Other Forms" page, or simply type in the number in the search box. Also, be sure to click the EF screen to opt out of Efiling federal return.

Well, I sure learned a lot today. I never knew the tie breaker rule only applied if both tried to claim a child for EITC. Thanks, Rita! I take back what I said before!

My wife and I send texts routinely to each other that never get received or will show up a few days later. She had one from a co-worker show up 6 months later. Unrelated- I had a UPS envelope that I put in the box - there is a chance I put it in the fed-ex box because they were literally right next to each other. It showed up at its destination exactly 365 days from the date I put it in the box.

Nothing can be 100% relied on. My son sent me 3 texts on Father's day but I only received one of them.

Ron: It's the 8948. Drake still produces it. If the taxpayer chooses to paper file, there is certain documentation you are required to keep in your records to support checking that particular box.

Let us know if you find something like that. Thanks! A quick search found this: https://try.clicksend.com/us/email-to-sms/

My first grandson. Saturday we go to PA to visit my second granddaughter. Two grandbabies in six days in two states. Most kids just throw a party for their parents' 24th wedding anniversary, but our kids got together to present us with a grandson and a granddaughter! Even the babies cooperated by arriving earlier than their due dates to make their appearance in June. Or, the babies &/or their mothers are very competitive...

HappyFourth.

Moxie says Happy Independence Day

Happy 4th of July. The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the United Colonies being proclaimed the United States.

Happy Independence Day to us All!

Same to you Elrod. Happy Birthday America!