What are the best forms of proof to show the irs in a child dependant dispute. my children live with me?

My step children live with my wife and I. They see there father on friday nights and he returns them on sunday evening. He pays no child support, and like the moron he is he claimed the children this year. I just need advice as to what proofs I will need to submit to the irs.

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1. If you both don't live in the same district, you can use paperwork from the children's school.
2. Almost anything from a governmental agency. School records. Doctor records. You just want to demonstate the childs address is the same as yours. Best way to handle it is to file your taxes by mail taking the deductions and credits. Attach your documentation to the return with a short cover letter. Should not have a problem.
3. Anything from school, daycare, doctors they go to or if you receive any assistance from the gov. thats always the easiest way.
4. Do you pay for health insurance for the kids? Do you pay for their lodging and bills assosiated with their care? Does she have custudy. If she does it was up to her to allow him to claim the kids. She should contact the IRS and get the A$$ in trouble. Espec. if she has a court document showing she has custody and that you pay more than 50% of thier support,in which I believe you do. And then tell your wife to file child suppory and ask for wage garnishment and for the refund he may get. That mans an a$$.
5. Get someone to send your child mail or get them a subscription to a magazine,etc.. The fact that it has gone thru the Federal post office serves as proof of address. Save the envelope with cancelled postmark. Does your child have a passport? Have school send you letter verifying that your child's address is yours. Good luck.
6. the custody papers are enough. custodial parent only have the right to claim the children. If there is no custody papers then he's got the right
7. If the court has given you custody, then the court order is all you need. Go ahead and claim them, he'll be the one in trouble with the IRS...not you.