My daughter let a non-relative claim my grandchildren and his claim got rejected. I went ahead and claimed my daughter and 2 grandsons. My return has been rejected. Why?

[Miss459495]

How long does the irs take when a non family member claims dependents that could be claimed by grandparent?

[Bsch4477]

Rather than speculate, mail your return. Be sure that you have fulfilled the requirements to be able to claim them. 

[VolvoGirl]

If a ssn got rejected it means someone else has already claimed that ssn.  Maybe it was listed on your daughter's return or their father's.   Or someone else might have typed a ssn wrong and got your grandchild ssn by mistake.  

[xmasbaby0]

When your return is rejected for a duplicate use of a Social Security number, you cannot fix it no matter how long you wait.  In order to claim your dependents, you need to print, sign and mail your own return.  

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.