Amending taxes to remove dependent

[fanfare]

Some info for you.

a) no one can e-File 1040-X unless they already e-Filed 1040 with the same tax service. 

b) 1040-X amendments are taking nine to eleven months, or longer now.

c) critter-3 is saying that  the IRS doesn't lift the deduction conflict and allow the other person to e-File after the first person files their amendment, even when it is approved.

Any way you look at it, you have a real mess on your hands if you insist on changing who is claiming the child.

[Critter-3]

The IRS only allows a SS# thru the EFILE   system ONCE per tax year ... the child's number has already been used electronically  thus  YOUR original return claiming the same child MUST be mailed in this year period.  

When, if , or how the other parent files the amended return is immaterial to YOUR situation.  You can mail in your return NOW ... you do not need to wait for the other parent to do anything.  To claim that child on the 2021 return this is your ONLY option. 

[madxtech3]

A) he DID file with turbo tax, so he CAN amend with TurboTax. 

C) can you elaborate on this? If he amends his taxes removing a dependent, and the amendment is accepted why would I not be able to claim her 

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

A.  Yes he can amend.

B.  Sorry even if he amends it will not clear her ssn from the IRS.    So to claim her you will still have to print and mail your return.  So you don't have to wait for his amended return to process.  

[madxtech3]

Okay got it!

should I write a letter explaining the situation so there isn’t a larger hold up?

[VolvoGirl]

No.  Don't give them anymore things than your return.    That may hold it up.  If they want more info they will mailed you a letter.

[madxtech3]

Okay, should I wait to mail mine in until we e-file his amendment though? 

[VolvoGirl]

No.  I said you don't have to wait since you have to mail it in.   

[rtchavis]

If a parent amends a tax return removing my dependent and it’s accepted , will I still get a letter from the IRS if I claim the dependent and mail in my return?

[fanfare]

@rtchavis 

After a long period of time (IRS is backlogged) IRS will contact both tax return filers for more information to substantiate their claim. Then IRS will decide.

If your amendment is processed before that, then they won't have to contact either of you.