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Claiming Child Credits, Head Of Household For Previous Filing

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JohnErick

Member
What is the name of your state? CA

I have what will probably amount to a naive question... but here goes.

Can you go back and claim the IRS owes you money back for taxes because you actually failed to claim your child and head of household status on a previous return?

I was actually laid off in March of 2000, and only worked temp and collected unemployment. I was also supporting my teenage daughter and terminally ill friend (whom I realize didn't qualify me for anything). I also had received a $24000.00 stock option payment that put me in debt over $4000.00 in taxes, which I had to pay off, including giving up a large portion of last years tax refund to complete the payback.

Although I realize there's probably more chance of raising the dead, is that possible?

John
 


abezon

Senior Member
Not only is it possible, it's fairly easy. Just take the returns you filed to a tax preparer & have him/her amend the federal & CA returns. You can go as far back as 1999.
 

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