I have form 8332 to claim my dependent; do I mail this to the IRS and State and am I still eligible for rapid refund or electronic pay? (2024)

• TurboTax Free Edition Online

‎May 31, 20196:28 PM

Has the Custodial parent signed it?

If you are filing your returnelectronically, you must file Form 8332with Form 8453, U.S. Individual IncomeTax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return. If you are filing your tax return using an online provider,mail Form 8453 to the IRS within 3 business days afteryou have received acknowledgement from yourintermediate service provider and/or transmitter that theIRS has accepted your electronically filed tax return.

Mail Form 8453 to:

Internal Revenue ServiceAttn: Shipping and Receiving, 0254Receipt and Control BranchAustin, TX 73344-0254

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8453.pdf

Form 8332 is generally attached to the claimant's tax return.

To complete Form 8332 in Turbo Tax, typerevocation of release of claim to exemption for child of divorced or separated parents in the search box and choose Jump To.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the return.

Please see theselinks for more information on the form:What is Form 8332? Accessing Form 8332 in Turbo Tax

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

Thanks!

1. Will Turbotax then adjust to include the Child Tax Credit?

I am only getting the 'Other Dependent Tax Credit' now which is $3500 when I believe I should be getting the CTC for 7 children. They did not live with me for 6 months out of the year, but my wife will fill out the 8332 form..

Thanks,

No, The Form 8332 can't be e-filed.Thenon-custodialparentmust signed the form andmail it to the IRS along with the transmittal Form 8453within3 business days.The 1040 income tax return can still be e-filed.

The form 8332is used by the custodial parent for the following reasons:

1. Release a claim to exemption for the child to non-custodial parent.
2. Revoke a previousForm 8332.

@dmageoUnder normal circ*mstances for tax returns that are printed and mailed in, the IRS asks you wait 4 weeks after you mail your return before looking up your refund at the IRSWhere's My Refund?site. Once your return has been accepted by the IRS, it normally takes about 21 days, although some returns take more time to review.

Please see the links below for more information:

• When will I get my IRS tax refund?
• IRS Refund Frequently Asked Questions

If you need to file Form 8332Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent, it could be the cause of your return still being in the state of process.Once you have already filed your return, you cannot mail the form in separately.

You can check the reason for the delay through your IRS account.

You can check the status of your return not only through TurboTax, but also through the IRS website using your IRS Online Account.

Online Account is an online system that allows you to securely access your individual account information. You can view:

• The amount you owe, updated for the current calendar day
• Your balance details by year
• Your payment history and any scheduled or pending payments
• Key information from your most recent tax return
• Payment plan details, if you have one
• Digital copies of select notices from the IRS
• Your Economic Impact Payments (EIP 1 and EIP 2), if any

You can also:

• Make a payment online
• See payment plan options and request a plan via Online Payment Agreement
• Access your tax records via Get Transcript

Here is the linkto see your Online Tax Account.

@vata8000