If all of your dependents social security numbers are correct, do you know why someone else may have claimed the same dependent?
If someone else claimed the dependent by mistake, they will need to file an amended return to remove the dependent from their return. If both persons who claimed the dependent believe they should have claimed the dependent and no one files an amended return to take the dependent off, the IRS will come to both filers later in the year and try to sort out which person could rightfully claim the dependent.
If you believe you are the one who can rightfully claim the dependent, you can go ahead and print your return and mail it to the IRS.
