{"id":20072,"date":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/"},"modified":"2020-06-09T13:26:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T18:26:18","slug":"irs-notice-cp87a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-notice-cp87a\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Notice CP87A – Verify a Claimed Dependent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another taxpayer has also filed a tax return listing the Social Security Number (SSN) of one or more of the dependents you listed on your tax return. You need to verify that this person qualifies as your dependent.<\/h2>\n
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Click to enlarge<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Type of Notice: <\/strong>Return accuracy<\/p>\n

Likely next step:<\/strong> Address a return or account problem<\/a><\/p>\n

Also see:<\/strong> Tax identity theft<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Notice CP87A<\/h3>\n
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  1. You filed a tax return claiming a dependent or a qualifying child.<\/li>\n
  2. Another taxpayer filed a return claiming a dependent or qualifying child with the same SSN as the dependent or qualifying child you claimed on your tax return.<\/li>\n
  3. You need to verify that the person you listed as a dependent actually qualifies as a dependent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Notice deadline:<\/strong> N\/A<\/p>\n

    Want more help?<\/h3>\n

    Your tax professional can deal with the IRS for you. Learn more about H&R Block\u2019s Tax Audit & Notice Services<\/a>. Or make an appointment for a free consultation with a local tax professional by calling 855-536-6504<\/strong> or finding a local tax pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Another taxpayer has also filed a tax return listing the Social Security Number (SSN) of one or more of the dependents you listed on your tax return. You need to verify that this person qualifies as your dependent. Type of Notice: Return accuracy Likely next step: Address a return or account problem Also see: Tax […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-irs","category-audits-and-tax-notices"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"IRS Notice CP87A - Verify a Claimed Dependent | H&R Block<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about IRS Notice CP87A, why you received it, and how to resolve a dependent discrepancy. 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