Ok,
I'm in this situation. My son pulled the trigger on his taxes and answered incorrectly about allowing me to claim him as a dependent so that I can file as Head of Household.
So, if I correctly understand your comment the steps would be...
1. He must file an amended paper return showing that someone else can claim him.
2. I file a paper return claiming him so that I capture Head of Household.
Your comment implies that I the amended status will take 4-6 months?
What happens with my return in the interim? I cannot afford to pay the tax bill without the Head of Household status. Do they just push it through and catch up on review later?
This couldn't happen at a worse time.
