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This is a common issue among taxpayers and their dependents. You first want to ensure that your child is a qualifying dependent per the following link: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODb... 

 

If this is the case, your dependent will need to amend their tax return to show that they are a dependent on someone else's tax return.  After they have amended you can amend your tax return to claim your child as a dependent.  Amendment processing can take weeks or even months, which is why it's best to paper-file your and your child's tax return in the meantime.

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