The father of your child will have to amend his tax return, take off the dependent and resubmit to IRS. You will then have to add your dependent if qualified and the other person will have to delete the dependent before you do your taxes, because the IRS will not allow for the same SSN on two returns for dependents. On 02/23/2023 he will be able to amend if he filed with TurboTax the form will be available then 1040X.
If you forgot to add something like dependent information, a deduction you qualify for, or even used the wrong filing status it can have a significant impact to your tax bottom line (your refund increase/decrease or amount due). Some info doesn't make a difference monetarily, but can still be something the IRS or state needs corrected. Your best bet is to correct (amend) the information and send it back to the IRS or state.
If the father of your child wants to change or correct some info on his tax return after he filed it, he may need to amend his return. Here are some things to know before he begins:
- You have three years from the date you filed your return or two years after you paid the tax due (whichever is later) to file an amendment
- Make sure you really need to amend
- Wait until your return has been accepted (or mailed if paper-filing)
- Use the same TurboTax account you used to file your original return
- Once you begin your amendment, you'll see your original return. Only make changes to the areas of your return that need amending. The refund calculator will start new at $0 and only reflect the changes in the refund or tax due
- Any changes you make to amend your federal return will automatically be transferred over to your state return
Select your product below and follow the instructions.
If you want to track the status of your amended return, use the IRS Where's My Amended Return? tracking tool. Allow at least 16 weeks for the IRS to process your amended return.
If you are not feeling sure whether to amend, this IRS Tool may help you decide.
Claiming a child as a dependent when parents are divorced, separated or live apart.
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