17 year old claimed himself and got a stimulus

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February 2, 2022
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My 17 year old submitted his taxes and he claimed himself without me knowing. They also asked him if he received a stimulus and he said no, so they sent him one. How do I fix this? I can still claim him as my dependent and I received a stimulus for him already. I have been trying to call the IRS and they keep hanging up on me.

Thank you,

Melissa

xmasbaby0

Level 15

What tax year was this for?

Your teenager has to amend his return and pay that money back. He cannot keep it---even if he shrieks. Was this for tax year 2020 or 2021? If he did this for 2021, you are not going to be able to e-file. Your own return that claims him for 2021 will be rejected when you try to e-file and you will have to file by mail. That will mean you wait longer for you own refund since it takes the backlogged IRS much longer to process mailed returns.

To return the stimulus:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/questions-and-answers-about-the-third-economic-impact-payment-topic-i-returning-the-third-economic-impact-payment

And some further information for your child:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/dependents/help/when-do-i-have-to-answer-yes-to-being-claimed-as-a-dependent/00/1994319

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melissahamAuthor

Level 2

This is for this year. I knew he would have to send it back. I already told him not to spend it. So I can print my return out and mail it to the IRS, without him doing an amendment? Do you know what documents I need to send with my return? I have W2 wages and wages from CashApp and PayPal.

pptal

Level 2

Hi i have a question , so ur son input that he havent received the 3rd stimulus check you did already received it ? I was just asking because im on the same boat thank you!!

DanaB27

Level 15

If he can be claimed as your dependent then he will have to file an amendment return Form 1040-X after his return has been processed. Please see How to amend a tax return for instructions.

You won't be e-file the return if you claim him on your return since he has already filed claiming himself. You will have to mail and print your return.

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melissahamAuthor

Level 2

I know he still has to do an amendment. I just wasn't sure if I needed to wait to file my taxes.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@melissaham No you do not have to wait. Even if you wait for him to amend, it would not make a difference. He already put his SSN into the system for this year and your e-file will be rejected no matter when you try.

If it's any comfort---lots of kids do this. They are naive and inexperienced at filing tax returns and they often say on their own return that no one can claim them (because they do not even know what that means) and they mess up their parents' returns. We will be seeing many more parents like you during the tax season. Good luck---hope it does not take the IRS too long to process your mailed return, but be aware it might be a long wait.