Kids often make the mistake of saying they cannot be claimed as someone else's dependent on their own tax returns so start by checking to see if one or all of them did that. If they did that, they have to amend their tax returns and return the $1400 recovery rebate credit if they got it. Meanwhile, since someone's Social Security number has already been put into the system you cannot e-file this year. Do not wait for someone to amend--it will not help you. Claim your dependents but file by mail.
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 UPS or 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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