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Returning Member
posted Apr 17, 2023 4:36:46 PM

If 1040

Hello, my file was rejected because If form 1040, is marked as spouse claimed as a dependent, but she is not my dependent, how can I modify that? I want to file as a married but separately, since her father claims her. 

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Level 7
Apr 18, 2023 7:42:53 AM

To change your Marital status follow the steps below.

 

  1. Open TurboTax.
  2. "Pick up where I left off."
  3. My Info. > Martial status >Edit.

Returning Member
Apr 18, 2023 8:53:33 AM

So I did that, but I still get the error

“F1040-461 - If Form 1040, 'SpouseClaimAsDependentInd' is checked”. How do I change that? Because we are married, but filing separately. 

Expert Alumni
Apr 18, 2023 9:11:59 AM

After checking to be certain your filing status is Married Filing Separate, you need to Edit the information entered for your spouse.  That is where you will find the follow-up question related to someone being able to claim her as a dependent.

 

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