Wait----are you also looking at your dad's tax return? Did your father claim you as a dependent for 2020? If he did that it is a mistake for him to claim you this time. He will need to amend his return and remove you as a dependent. You do not fit the criteria to be claimed as a dependent---based on what you have told us. Since you were NOT a full-time student in 2020 and were older than 19 at the end of 2020 AND had more than $4300 of income---no one can claim you.
On YOUR tax return you must say that you CANNOT be claimed as a dependent. Get that right---and you get $1800 stimulus in your pocket along with your tax refund.
But ....if Dad already filed and claimed you---that is why your e-file is being rejected. He used your SSN on his return. You cannot e-file. You have to print, sign your return in ink on the line that says "Sign here", date it, and mail it in. Even if Dad amends, you will not be able to e-file this year.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.
Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses. Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.
Here are the rules Dad has to use for claiming you:
CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS
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