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What is this Reject Code IND-517-02 ?

j_firman — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:12:49 GMT

Hi, I was told by you that my return was rejected and the code was IND-517-02. What is this, and how do we fix it?

Re: What is this Reject Code IND-517-02 ?

LeticiaF1 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:02:23 GMT

This return has been rejected by the IRS, because a dependent on this return has filed their own tax return without indicating they would be claimed as a dependent. The dependent's Social Security number (SSN) cannot be used on two separate tax returns, without that indication.

If multiple dependents are present in this return, review the Description field. There will be a number in brackets, [?], that identifies which dependent is causing this reject. For example: "[2]" will identify the second dependent from the top. Verify that the dependent's information has been entered accurately. Correct any misspellings, omissions, or transpositions. Make sure the dependent SSN is entered correctly.

If you want to electronically file this return and claim the dependent, an Identity Protection PIN will be required.

Re: What is this Reject Code IND-517-02 ?

user17729123071 — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:39:08 GMT

I have obtained my dependent ID PIN and they have amended 2025 on their form. How can I fix mine to re e-file?

Re: What is this Reject Code IND-517-02 ?

CatinaT1 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:25:56 GMT

If a dependent mistakenly indicated no one can claim them and causes a rejection of the parent's return, the IRS now allows the first-listed (primary) taxpayer (such as the parent) to get an IP PIN and still successfully efile and avoid having to file a return on paper. Your dependent will need to amend their return to indicate someone else is claiming them. See this TurboTax FAQ for help with amending.

The IP Pin will change each and every year. This is an Identity Protection Pin.

You can get an Identity Protection pin here, or if you lost your IP PIN, you can go here to Retrieve IP PIN.

Here are two ways to navigate to the section to enter the 6 digit IP PIN:

Log in and open your return ("Take me to my return")
Once the return is open, then go to the Federal Taxes tab.
Subtab Other Tax Situations
Scroll down to Other Return Info.
Choose Identity Protection PIN and Start (or Revisit.)
Next screen asks: "Did you or any of your dependents get an IP PIN from the IRS for this year's taxes?"

Or another way:

Open your return if not already open. ("Take me to my return.")
Once the return is open, click at the top on MY ACCOUNT, then choose TOOLS.
In the Tools window choose TOPIC SEARCH.
Enter IP PIN without quotes.
In the selection list highlight IP PIN and click GO.
Next screen asks: "Did you or any of your dependents get an IP PIN from the IRS for this year's taxes?"

Re: What is this Reject Code IND-517-02 ?

emariani — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:41:09 GMT

Hello - In my case, the dependent refiled and changed the indication so that someone else can claim them as a dependent. Their amended filing was over a week ago. Do I still need to create a PIN and use the PIN when I file? Or can I just refile? If I can just refile, how long do I need to wait?

Thank you!

Re: What is this Reject Code IND-517-02 ?

LeticiaF1 — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:05:35 GMT

Yes, you should still go ahead and create the PIN, this way can file the return right away because the return they corrected will take some time to process.

@emariani