JulieR
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If your son filed already and did not indicate that he qualifies as your dependent, you will not be able to claim him on an e-filed return.  Instead you will need to print your return and file it by mail.  You son will need to amend his return in order to "un-claim" himself.  When IRS receives your return, they will send you both a letter and may request additional information.  The other way around this is to wait until your son's amended return is fully processed (it can take up to 6 weeks), then file your return (still by mail).  If you choose this option, you should file an extension for your own return.