Error in e-file

authur100 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:15:34 GMT

My e-file was rejected due to I claimed my son as a dependent because his e-file forgot to check the box for me as his claimer. His e-file was just sent yesterday while mine was just sent today. What is the best way to correct it ?

Should he amends his tax now to correct the error then I just e-file ?

Thanks

Re: Error in e-file

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:25:31 GMT

MY DEPENDENT SAID HE COULD NOT BE CLAIMED

Your dependent filed a return without saying he could be claimed on your return and your return was rejected? AFTER his return has been fully processed and he has received his refund, he has to file an amended return that says he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. Amended returns must be prepared on a Form 1040X. It takes the IRS at least four to six months to process an amended return.

Meanwhile, since your e-filed return has been rejected, you now have to print and mail it in to the IRS. You will not be able to e-file. You do not have to wait for your dependent’s amended return to be processed. Remember that when you mail a return, you need to include copies of your W-2, etc. with your return. Use a mailing service like certified mail that will track it so you will know that the IRS received it.

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