@Tina4224 Not sure what you mean by the "allotted 7 days" to receive a refund---there is no such allotted time to receive a tax refund. Unfortunately, if someone has claimed your dependent, the dependent's Social Security number has been put into the system and you will not be able to e-file. In order to claim your dependent you do have to print, sign and mail your return. And...it will take longer, because mailed returns typically take longer and during the pandemic, the IRS is backlogged and mailed returns are taking longer than normal.
You do not have to wait for someone else to amend. File your tax return by mail claiming your dependent as soon as possible. Waiting for someone to amend serves no purpose at all. The amended return will never catch up in the system in order for you to e-file.
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.
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