topic Re: Accidentally claimed dependent in After you file

Accidentally claimed dependent

C_A2 — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:21:36 GMT

My wife and I got married towards the end of last year. We are filing jointly, but my mother in law accidentally claimed her as a dependent. My mother in law amended her forms a few days ago, we filed today and our form was rejected saying that one of us was claimed as a dependent(it wasn’t my parents claiming me - they haven’t filed yet), how long do we need to wait to file so that the info is updated?

Re: Accidentally claimed dependent

Mike9241 — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:34:13 GMT

You may have to mail your return because of what your MIL did. Her filing an amended return may not resolve the issue and you will need to wait until it's fully processed to see. It may take the IRS 20 weeks or longer to process it.

Re: Accidentally claimed dependent

C_A2 — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:23:03 GMT

One of the other options was to resubmit with an IP pin, would that cause an issue for any parties involved?

Re: Accidentally claimed dependent

VolvoGirl — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:22:52 GMT

You don't need to wait for the amended return to be processed. You will have to mail your return. Once a ssn has been used you can't efile it again.