And now your own return claiming the dependent is being rejected? There are two possible remedies. One is for you to print, sign and mail your own return that claims the dependent. The other is to get an IP PIN from the IRS and try to e-file again. Either way, your dependent has to amend their return to correct their very common mistake, but you do not need to wait for them to amend. Waiting for them to amend will not help you.
GET IP pin in order to e-file if your dependent’s SSN was claimed on another return
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-takes-steps-to-help-prevent-refund-delays-by-accepting-duplicate-de...
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
When your dependent amends:
Wait until your original return has been fully processed before you amend, and make sure you have saved a pdf of the original return before you amend. (If you do not save it as a pdf, the amended return will overwrite the original, and the original will be lost forever)
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-federal-tax-return-curr...
Go to MY INFO. Click your name. Go through the screens for the question that asks if someone else can claim you as a dependent. Say YES.
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