My wife and I filed jointly and listed our 17-year-old son as a dependent. After successfully submitting our return, I attempted to file a separate return on behalf of our son since he worked part time last year (earning about $7500) and is due a refund from federal and state taxes. I listed that he was being claimed on our return and filled everything out. After paying for the direct deposit fees, I clicked on the "Transmit Returns Now" button and got the following error message:
"Duplicate Social Security Number. A tax return with the same Social Security number has already been submitted - in other words, it appears you're trying to e-file the same return twice. If you need to change this return, you'll need to file an amended return on paper, by mail. If you'd like to e-file your state return using TurboTax, it will need to be filed along with your federal return. You may also e-file your federal return now, then submit your state return later via TurboTax, by mail, or by visiting your state's website for alternative e-filing options."
Any idea what is going on and what can be done? Did I need to purchase a separate copy of TurboTax in order to file his return?
