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February 15, 2022
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Getting a rejection code SEIC-F1040-506-02. My sons dad is claiming our child and I am putting him in as my child but pressing on I am not claiming him. Please help

  • February 15, 2022
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Level 7
February 15, 2022

If you are not claiming the child this year you don’t put the child on your return. 

Level 15
February 15, 2022

If your child lived with you for more than 6 months (you are the custodial parent) and you allowed the dad to claim your son for Child Tax Credit then you might qualify to claim the Earned Income Credit (EIC) and Child and Dependent Care Credit. Please see EIC Divorced and Separated Parents for additional information.

 

Make him nondependent but get maybe EIC and Child Care Credit with divorce agreement:

  1. Login to your TurboTax Account 
  2. Click "My Info" from the left side of your screen
  3. Click “Edit” next to your dependent's name
  4. Continue until "Do you have an agreement with X's other parent about who can claim him/her?" and answer "yes"
  5. To the question "Is child's other parent claiming child per your legal agreement?" answer "yes"

 

If the dad already claimed your son for EIC and Child and/or Dependent Care Credit then you won't be able to e-file your return. Please see How do I print and mail my return.  Also, please be prepared to have documentation ready to have proof you have the right to claim the EIC and/or Child and Dependent Care Credit.

 

 

If you are not the custodial parent and not claiming your child at all then, please delete your child as a dependent from your return:

 

  1. Login to your TurboTax Account 
  2. Click "My Info" from the left side of your screen
  3. Scroll down and delete your child as a dependent
  4.  
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