I should have said I was a
dependent but I claimed myself
Did you say you could not
be claimed as someone else’s dependent, but it turns out your parent(s) can
claim you? Now your parents’ return is being rejected when they e-file,
or it will be rejected. That means your parents must print, sign, and
mail their return. They can still claim you as a dependent, but they
cannot e-file now.
Your part in fixing this is
to wait until your return has been fully processed and you have received you
refund. THEN you need to file an amended return, called a 1040X, to
change the way you answered that question in Personal Info about whether you
can be claimed as someone else’s dependent. You will have to print and
mail the 1040X—it cannot be e-filed. You might need to repay some of your
refund.
The way to amend your tax
return is to wait for it to be fully processed and you have received your
refund. Then you can use a form called the 1040X to prepare an amended
tax return to add a W-2, your student loan interest, a 1099R, or whatever else
you originally forgot to include. (or to change a dependent’s status,
etc.)
Select a tax year for specific
amending instructions.
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
A 1040X cannot be
e-filed. It must be printed and mailed. It will take about 2-4
months for the IRS to process an amended return.
Wait about 3 weeks and you
can check the status of your amended return:
https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1
https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...
