Hi, I e-filed my 1040 on Apr 18 2023, but quickly received an email stating my tax return was rejected with the following error: "IND-517-01 - A Dependent SSN in the return must not be the same as the Primary or Spouse SSN on another return where 'PrimaryClaimAsDependentInd' or 'SpouseClaimAsDependentInd' is not checked."
My son had e-filed his 1040 two days before I e-filed mine claiming him as my dependent. I opened his return and verified the following in the "Step-by-Step" "Personal Info" section:
- [CHECKED] Another taxpayer can claim [NAME] on their tax return
- [Circle FILLED] Another taxpayer will claim [NAME] in 2022.
In addition, in my son's 1040 PDF form, I see this filled:
- [Yes] Can another taxpayer (such as your parent) claim you as a dependent?
- [Yes] If you answered ’Yes’ to question 1, are you actually claimed as a dependent on that person’s tax return?
In summary, I feel like both my son and I filled our 1040s correctly. But the IRS doesn't think so, and I do not know why.
My questions are:
- Did my son incorrectly file his 1040? If so, what Turbotax prompts should he correct? Should he then send an amended 1040?
- How do I resolve the "IND-517-01" on my 1040? Are there any changes I should make on my 1040? Should I send my 1040 in by mail with a check?
Thank you for your help.
