My daughter claimed her taxes as independent w/HR Block. She's my dependent. She sent an amendment but only heard that it's under review. Should I just eat the refund?

lomurph — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:54:19 GMT

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Re: My daughter claimed her taxes as independent w/HR Block. She's my dependent. She sent an amendment but only heard that it's under review. Should I just eat the refund?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:00:10 GMT

MY DEPENDENT SAID SHE COULD NOT BE CLAIMED

Your dependent filed a return saying she could not be claimed on your return and your return was rejected? AFTER her return has been fully processed and she has received her refund, she has to file an amended return that says she 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.

Or—-another option

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

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My daughter claimed her taxes as independent w/HR Block. She's my dependent. She sent an amendment but only heard that it's under review. Should I just eat the refund?

Re: My daughter claimed her taxes as independent w/HR Block. She's my dependent. She sent an amendment but only heard that it's under review. Should I just eat the refund?