{"id":20074,"date":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/"},"modified":"2018-06-27T10:28:28","modified_gmt":"2018-06-27T15:28:28","slug":"irs-notice-cp87c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/audits-and-tax-notices\/irs-notice-cp87c\/","title":{"rendered":"IRS Notice CP87C – You Need to Make Sure Someone Qualifies As Your Dependent"},"content":{"rendered":"

You need to verify that the dependent claimed on your tax return qualifies as a dependent.<\/h2>\n

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

Most common tax problem area:<\/strong> Return and account problems<\/a><\/p>\n

Other tax problem areas:<\/strong> Tax identity theft<\/a><\/p>\n

Why you received IRS Notice CP87C<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. You filed a return and claimed one or more dependents.<\/li>\n
  2. A dependent you claimed filed their own return claiming income above the exemption amount.<\/li>\n
  3. The IRS wants you to verify that the claimed dependent qualifies as your dependent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your options to address IRS Notice CP87C<\/h3>\n
      \n
    1. Correct a return.<\/li>\n
    2. Clear up an account error.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

      Want more help?<\/h3>\n

      See your local tax pro for a free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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