Unfortunately, it won't be easy. If you know who the other person is that claimed you. You can ask them to amend their return and take you off. You will have to mail your return, but you then could claim yourself. Or, you can decide not to claim yourself and then you can E-File the return. Then you could negotiate with the person that claimed you to get the additional refund. Or, If you don't know who it is, you can mail the tax return. The IRS will then contact both parties and determine who is right. This will probably take some time.

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hilda0928

Level 1

Question

How can i fix a Reject Code IND-516-01

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 1, 2019
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CalebB

Level 5

Hi hilda0928 - IND-516-01 happens when your SSN has already been claimed as a dependent on someone else's return. Do your parents claim you on their tax return? If so, on your return, you need to indicate that you were claimed by someone else. See this article for more information about how to fix this reject.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3753697-rejection-code-ind-516-if-the-primary-taxpayer-is-claimed-as-an-exemption-in-the-return-then-the-primary-ssn-must-not-be-the-same-as-a-dependent-ssn-on-another-return

orangeman444

Level 2

but how do we fix it?

JohnB5677

Level 15

Unfortunately, it won't be easy.

If you know who the other person is that claimed you. You can ask them to amend their return and take you off. You will have to mail your return, but you then could claim yourself.
Or, you can decide not to claim yourself and then you can E-File the return. Then you could negotiate with the person that claimed you to get the additional refund.
Or, If you don't know who it is, you can mail the tax return. The IRS will then contact both parties and determine who is right. This will probably take some time.

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kpgarrett70

Level 2

How can I fix this because no one should of claimed me

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

@kpgarrett70 See the answer directly above your question.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

Sunflower0281

Level 2

Hello I'm trying to figure out how do I fix my rejection code what TurboTax

Critter

Level 15

What is the exact rejection message or code ?

EMONNI1

Level 2

Someone used my as a dependent on there taxes how can I fix this

CatinaT1

Level 15

Do you qualify as a dependent of the person who claimed you?

If not, you will need to paper file your return if you have already been claimed because the IRS will continue to reject your attempts to e-file.

Then, if you know who claimed you as a dependent, ask them to amend their return and remove you as their dependent.

Important: If you don't know who might have claimed you, it could be a case of tax-related identity theft. In this case, I would also suggest you Complete IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit and mail it along with your return.

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Bechiom2424

Level 2

How can bbn I fix a reject code ind-516-01