The only way you can file this year and claim your son on federal or state is to file by mail. Waiting for his amended return to be processed will not help you at all. This is a very common mistake made by young income tax filers who have no idea what a problem they are creating when they do not say they can be claimed as dependents.
Print, sign and date your returns in ink, and mail them to the IRS and state.
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 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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