Dependent filed a return stating they were not a dependent

[user17576944787]

My son filed a return that stated they were not a dependent, he amended the return and refiled and it was accepted, but I cannot file my return because the IRS still thinks his is marked as not being my dependent.  How do I go about fixing that?

Thanks!

Alan

[xmasbaby0]

There are two possible remedies.   One is for you to print, sign and mail your own tax return since you cannot e-file.   It will be months before the IRS processes your son's amended return and it will not "catch up" in the system this year.

Or... use an IP PIN to e-file:

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

[user17576944787]

Thank you!  I've created my IP PIN, but now when I try to efile it wants me to pay my taxes again - I had paid them when I filed the extension.  How do I get around that?

Thanks for your help!

Alan

[xmasbaby0]

@user17576944787

When you requested your extension you were supposed to pay your estimated tax due.  Did you enter the payment you made into your tax return? 

Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Other Income Taxes