Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Changing an SSN is complicated, you would have to apply at the Social Security Administration.

If you want an IRS way to stop them from being claimed, you can file a form 14039-T for identity theft.  If the IRS accepts the form, they will issue an Identity Protection PIN code for your dependents, and a tax return can't be e-filed without it.  The IP Pin changes every year and is mailed to you in December.

If you are having a problem this year, print your return and mail it in.  Don't change your dependents if you are allowed to claim them.  The IRS will investigate and figure it out.