Yes, you will get in trouble with the IRS. You can only claim someone on your taxes who qualifies as a dependent and you cannot file someone else's taxes to get their refund. Even with their consent, it is considered tax fraud.
I suggest the person complete their taxes ASAP via e-file to get their refund.
He can file with TurboTax Online Free Edition.
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If he has a tax situation the program can't handle
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