Will it be a legal problem, if the child claimed that there parents would claim them as a dependent, but the parents did not claimed them as a dependent?

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April 15, 2026
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I have some confusion. So, when I first did the tax return, I accidently forgot to do click that I am being claimed as a dependent. My father claimed me as a dependent, and his tax return got rejected. I recently amended my tax return, but since it would take time to be processed, even if my father amended his tax return, it was rejected again. What should we do? Can he just remove me as a dependent? How will it effect my tax return? Would it create a problem if my parent remove me as a dependent for this year.

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xmasbaby0

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I SHOULD HAVE SAID I COULD BE CLAIMED AS A DEPENDENT

Did you say you could not be claimed as someone else’s dependent, but it turns out your parent(s) can claim you? Now your parents’ return is being rejected when they e-file, or it will be rejected.

Your part in fixing this will be to wait until the IRS has fully processed your tax return, and then you must amend your own return. You use a form called a 1040X. You will go to MY INFO and go through the interview questions to the one that asks if someone else can claim you as a dependent. Say YES.

Meanwhile, your parent(s) do not need to wait for you to amend. Waiting will not help them at all. They can either print, sign and date their return in ink, and file it by mail.

GET IP pin in order to e-file if your dependent’s SSN was claimed on another return

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-takes-steps-to-help-prevent-refund-delays-by-accepting-duplicate-dependent-returns-with-an-ip-pin-for-2025-filing-season-taxpayers-encouraged-to-sign-up-soon-for-ip-pin-online-account

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin

If you are the parent whose e-file has been rejected—- follow the steps above to file your own tax return that claims your child.

If it is any comfort, you (and your parents) are among many young tax filers who make this mistake. We will be seeing plenty of posts just like yours. And posts from the parents whose e-files were rejected....

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**