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Level 2
Mar 5, 2026 5:50 AM UTC
Question

Dependency status change

Hi, I filed my taxes this year as an Independent for the first time. I was rejected and learned that my father’s agent had accidentally put me down as a dependent even though he had requested no dependents. His return was accepted, and then he superseded his return and refilled, which was then accepted on the 14th of February. I have efiled since then, and keep getting rejected. What are my next steps? Thanks! 

4 replies

Level 15
Mar 5, 2026 6:11 AM UTC

Mail your return. 

VolvoGirl
Level 15
Mar 5, 2026 6:13 AM UTC

You will have to print and mail your return even if they amended their return.  Once a ssn has been entered into the IRS you can't efile it again. 

 

How to mail a return from the Online version
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/printing/help/how-do-i-print-and-mail-my-return-in-turbotax-online/01/26258

 

How to switch from Efile to Mailing your return
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/print-and-file/help/how-do-i-switch-from-e-file-to-file-by-mail-in-turbotax-online/00/26314

JackhaxkAuthor
Level 2
Mar 5, 2026 6:17 AM UTC

That second link says “ as long as you haven’t efiled, you can print and mail your return instead “ 

VolvoGirl
Level 15
Mar 5, 2026 6:20 AM UTC

Yes?  You haven't efiled yet.  Your efile was not accepted.  That meant if you have efiled and it was sucessful.