When Mrs. Jefferson adopted her two great-grandchildren, she was determined to give them a safe and loving home. However, as a retiree living on Social Security, she felt overwhelmed by the financial burden.
Hoping for some relief, she claimed the children on her tax return — only to discover her claim had been rejected because their biological father, who provided no support, had already claimed them.
Unsure of what to do, Mrs. Jefferson called Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic for help. Her attorney carefully prepared her tax return and worked with the IRS to challenge the biological father’s improper claim. After months of effort, the attorney succeeded, and Mrs. Jefferson received an $11,600 refund check.
Thanks to this vital support, Mrs. Jefferson can now give her great-grandchildren the life they deserve. They’re finally free to focus on being a family.
