Fling an Extension

[JSJR13134]

My son's federal return was rejected. His son's SSN is showing up on a return for the same tax year. Should I file an extension first to give me time to figure it out?

[BillM223]

I assume that you did not use his SSN.

At this point, if a relative used his SSN, it is too late to fix in time to file today (assuming that the relative admitted to using his SSN and chose to amend his/her return, which wouldn't get processed for months).

Your son should file today, but you/he should print and mail his return. When doing so, you should either mail with tracking or at least get proof of mailing.

When the IRS gets around to it, they will reach out to your son and to the other person to determine which one of them had the right to use his SSN. If his tax identity was in fact stolen, then he will be asked to complete for 14039 as well as take other steps, as listed in the second and third sections on this IRS page.

[JSJR13134]

My son's federal return was rejected. His son's SSN is showing up on a return for the same tax year. Should I file an extension first to give me time to figure it out?

This is the message he received through Turbo Tax. 

SEIC-F1040-506-02 - Each 'QualifyingChildSSN' that has a value on Schedule EIC (Form 1040), must not be equal to another Qualifying Child SSN on another accepted return for the same tax year.  I relative is not using his SSN.

[ToddL99]

You can file an extension, but it will only give you extra time to print and file the return by mail.

Once a SSN is used on an e-filed return, it cannot be e-filed - you will have to file by mail.

The IRS will process your return and contact you and the other filer later in the year. They will ask for additional information and decide who is qualified to claim your child.

See:

• How do I print and mail my return in TurboTax Online? 

• Can IRS extensions be e-filed? 

• How do I file an IRS extension (Form 4868) in TurboTax Online?