You will need to Get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN). It will take several weeks to be issued. Once it is issued, you can efile your tax return. You will not have it by the end of tax season so you need to file for an extension.
The extension is good until October 15 so you should be able to file before that. Next year, only the person with the pin can claim the child.
There is the option to mail in your return before that, but it takes longer to be processed so it isn't worth it.
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