If the SSN is still frozen, and you can't e-file, then you will paper-file the return if you wish to claim the mother. An alternative to paper-filing the original return is to e-file the return electronically without including the mother as a dependent, and after it is accepted, amend the return to include her as a dependent. This allows you to get the majority of the refund more quickly)
A paper-filed return does not get rejected, but can get examined more thoroughly. If the information does not match the IRS' database, for example, they can send a letter to request the information. However, you can also send the information showing her death along with the return to assist processing.
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