Skip to main content
TurboTax
Community
TurboTax
TurboTax
J
janelleseville
Level 2
June 5, 2019
Question

My return was rejected. It says someone else is claiming my child. My ex says he put them down, but did not claim them?

  • June 5, 2019
  • 1 reply
  • 0 views
We filed jointly till this year, so the kids are all on his information. I am claiming two this year, and he is claiming the third one.

1 reply

P
PatriciaR
Level 9
June 5, 2019

A dependent's SSN can only go through the e-file system once.  Please see below:

To prevent fraudulent returns, the IRS will only accept each dependent's SSN once in their e-file system. Because the other parent filed first and used your child’s SSN, no further e-files using that SSN will be accepted. 

 You will need to print, sign, and mail your tax return to the IRS.  Your tax return will be accepted if you paper file.


J
janellesevilleAuthor
Level 2
June 5, 2019
even though he put them as non dependents?
TurboTax flag icon

Unlock tailored help options in your account

Create an account
TurboTax Expert Assist
TurboTax Expert

Get answers to all your tax questions

Our experts are available on-demand, no appointment needed. Get help all year long with TurboTax Expert Assist.

Explore your options
Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
Sitemap
Intuit
TurboTax Credit Karma QuickBooks MailChimp

©1997-2026 Intuit, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboTax, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp are registered trademarks of Intuit Inc. Terms and conditions, features, support, pricing, and service options subject to change without notice.

Security Certification of the TurboTax Online application has been performed by C-Level Security.

By accessing and using this page you agree to the Terms of Use.

About Cookies Manage cookies

TRUSTe nResult Certified e-File C-Level Security Certification
Intuit
TurboTax Credit Karma QuickBooks MailChimp

© 2026 Intuit Canada ULC or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboTax and ProFile are registered trademarks of Intuit Inc. Terms and conditions, features, support, pricing, and service options subject to change without notice.

Copyright © Intuit Canada ULC, 2026. All rights reserved.

About Cookies Manage cookies Privacy setting

Intuit
TurboTax Credit Karma QuickBooks MailChimp

© 2026, Entreprises Intuit Canada ULC ou ses sociétés affiliées. Tous droits réservés. Intuit, QuickBooks, QB, TurboImpôt et ProFile sont des marques déposées d’Intuit Inc. Les modalités, prix, fonctions et options de service et de soutien peuvent changer sans préavis.

© 2026, Entreprises Intuit Canada ULC. Tous droits réservés.

À propos des témoins Gérer les témoins Privacy setting