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February 18, 2021
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My dad recently filled his taxes with trubotax (about a week ago or so) and he claimed me as a dependent when he was not supposed to. He said he'll wait until the 1040x form opens up to make the correction, until that time comes, can i file my taxes as an independent or do i have to wait until my dad makes the correction? As of now, i'm only one step away from submitting my taxes (turbotax has allowed me to file as an independent) but i wasn't sure if i should do it before my dad makes the correction. Thanks for your help!

Best answer by fanfare

@fanfare sounds good! so, file by mail and include a note of the situation. My dad's taxes have been processed and is just waiting for the 2020 1040x forms to open up. Can you give me feedback of what to write in the note... this what I've thought of so far

to whom it may concern,

My father claimed me as a dependent by mistake. He is in the process of filing a form1040x to correct the mistake.

IRS says:

"Don’t attach correspondence or other items unless required to do so. "

MinhT1

Level 15

You can file before your dad files his amended return, but you'll not be able to e-file.

You will have to print out your return, sign it and file by mail.

Please read this TurboTax Help topic.

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ahmedsaleh23Author

Level 2

thanks for your response! i'm still a little confused. So if i decide to wait until my dad makes the correction, will i then be able to e-file?

DMarkM1

Level 15

No, you will need to print, sign and mail in your tax return. You will not be able to e-file this year. The e-filing season would likely be over as you waited for the original return to process and then the amendment to process after that. You would be looking near the end of the year before the system cleared your social security number if at all this tax year.

However, I would wait for your dad's original return to process. Make a copy of his amendment and include the copy in your mail in tax return package. Be sure to mark it as a copy not to be filed and even include a note so they know what you are doing and will tie everything together.

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