my son forgot to put down that he can be claimed and now my taxes got rejected how do i fix

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

This is very common.

Your dependent filed a return without saying he could be claimed on your return and your return was rejected?  AFTER his return has been fully processed and he has received his refund, he has to file an amended return that says he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return.  Amended returns must be prepared on a Form 1040X.  It takes the IRS at least four  to six months to process an amended return.

You do not have to wait for him to amend.  Waiting will not help you.    You can print, sign and mail your return that claims him; the IRS does not reject mailed returns.

Or you can get IP PIN's and try to e-file:

GET IP pin in order to e-file if your dependent’s SSN was claimed on another return

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-takes-steps-to-help-prevent-refund-delays-by-accepting-duplicate-de...

https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin