My return was rejected because I claimed my Mom as a dependent. I had previously done her return and mistakenly did not check the box that said another person...

...could claim her as a dependent. I e-filed both returns. Hers was approved and she got her refund. I filed a 1040-X for her checking the box i missed so i could claim her. That was approved and i paid the difference that she owed. I then resubmitted my return by e-file and it was again rejected for the same reason. What did i do wrong and how can i resolve this?

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Mar 4, 2024 8:11:24 PM

You didn't do anything wrong. The IRS moves slowly at times. Updating information in their computer systems is one of those times. I would give it at least a few weeks, and continue trying to e-file periodically. The alternative is you can print and file your return by mail.

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My return was rejected because I claimed my Mom as a dependent. I had previously done her return and mistakenly did not check the box that said another person...