Yes, if you claimed your child as a dependent and later that child files a return saying they aren't a dependent, it'll be rejected because they were already claimed as dependent on another return.
If you agree that your child isn't your dependent, you can amend your return and take them off as a dependent, but that won't resolve the child's rejected return.
They aren't going to be able to e-file this year unless they indicate they are a dependent, even if you amend your return.
Your child can indicate that they are a dependent, e-file the return and then amend it later, or they can file without showing they are a dependent by printing, signing, and mailing in the return.
Here's how to file an amended return in TurboTax Online:
- Sign in to TurboTax.
- On the home screen, scroll down to Your tax returns & documents and select the year you want to amend.
- Select Amend (change) return, then Amend using TurboTax Online.
- Carefully follow the directions to start your amendment.
- Your refund will go to zero, don't worry, that's normal.
- On the screen OK, let's get a kickstart on your amended return, select the reason(s) you're amending, and Continue.
- When you reach Here's the info for your amended federal return, select Start next to the My Info.
- Continue through the screens, make the changes you need to make, and carefully answer the remaining questions to finish amending your return.
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