Amend a tax return to be claimed as a Dependant

[hgavn1]

I realized that I needed to be claimed as a dependent but I already filed my return. Do I still need to mail in a return to change my status into being claimed as a dependent?

[PatriciaR · Accepted solution]

Yes, you will need to mail in an amended tax return.  Amended tax returns cannot be e-filed.

Also, to prevent fraudulent returns, the IRS will only accept each dependent's SSN once in their e-file system. Because you filed first and used your SSN, no further e-files using that SSN will be accepted. Whomever is claiming you as a dependent will need to print, sign, and mail in their tax return.

Their return will be accepted if you amend your return and they mail in the tax return.