When you are filing returns the IRS checks the social security numbers for all taxpayers, spouses and dependents. When you get a notification that you cannot file due to a social security number already being used. generally that means that a dependent has already been claimed on a return for the tax year you are trying to fie, or a tax return has already been filed for that tax year.
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