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adamkukoc
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My tax return is rejected because it’s says my daughters social security number is being used on another accepted return. But that’s not possible. Please help?

 
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My tax return is rejected because it’s says my daughters social security number is being used on another accepted return. But that’s not possible. Please help?

Actually it is possible for that to happen even by accident if someone else used her SSN by making a mistake.  When that happens you will not be able to e-file.  You have to print, sign and mail your tax return, and let the IRS sort it out.

 

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.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
T5680
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My tax return is rejected because it’s says my daughters social security number is being used on another accepted return. But that’s not possible. Please help?

I would definitely check into this.  There is a scam of identity theft where a person's social security number is stolen and they file for that person's tax refund.  Not sure this happened, but you better check.

My tax return is rejected because it’s says my daughters social security number is being used on another accepted return. But that’s not possible. Please help?

Just to let you know how easy this mistake can happen here is a true story ... the IRS only looks at the first 4 letters of your last name, year of birth and the SS# ... my client gave me the wrong SS# (off by one digit)for his child and the dependent was rejected (already filed)  ... we fixed the incorrect SS# and they were accepted ... but this means that someone with the same first 4 letters of their last name,  year of birth and the SS# (that was off by only one digit) filed before my client ... if we had filed first with the wrong # then that other person would have gotten the "already filed" notice ... so innocent mistakes can happen ....

 

Start by double-checking your Social Security number in TurboTax. If it's wrong, correct it and then resubmit your return. If you entered it correctly then...

 

Next check to see if you accidentally filed yourself by mistake earlier:

Check Your E-File Status on this Secure TurboTax website
https://turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp


- It will show the date you transmitted your return and if it was accepted or rejected.  
- Both your Federal and State will be listed separately if you filed both.
- It will tell you when you E-filed
- The electronic filing date

 

Then if it wasn't you: 

Then it's likely that another taxpayer, inadvertently or otherwise, filed their return using your Social Security number.

 

You won't be able to fix this rejection; you'll need to file a paper return and attach a copy of the IRS form 14039 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f14039.pdf

 

You "may" be the victim of tax-related identity theft.  Please see this TurboTax FAQ for information on how to proceed:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900655-tax-related-identity-theft

 

We strongly recommend that you call the IRS Identify Theft Hotline at 1-800-908-4490. You can also click here for additional information at IRS.gov.  http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Indications-your-identity-may-have-been-stolen-and-how-to-report-it-t...

My tax return is rejected because it’s says my daughters social security number is being used on another accepted return. But that’s not possible. Please help?

Could your daughter have filed her own return?  Did she have any income?

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