How to solve when I have a duplicate Social Security Number. My tax return has already been submitted using a different email address same SSN.

[MinhT1]

@Coler12

If you submitted the non-filer form, it was processed by the IRS as an original filed return with 0 income.  Any subsequent filing cannot be filed electronically; it has to be mailed in.

You have three options to correct this:

1. If you amend your return with a Form 1040X it will be processed like an amended return. 
2. You don’t need to fill out the 1040X to get your return processed.  All you need to do is indicate in a cover letter to your 1040 that you filed a return to get the stimulus check and that this is a corrected return.
3. Or, you can just write ‘1040X amended return’ on the top of the paper 1040.

[jefums]

I also messed up and did this - so I'll be mailing in my return.  I will end up owing $ - after doing some research, I need to submit my check with a 1040-V - is that correct?  And if so - do I send my check and 1040V separate from my return, or can I put them in the same envelope?  Thanks!

[MinhT1]

@jefums

You can send your check and the 1040-V voucher together with your return in the same envelope.

[mrkeithg]

I used the stimulus update link provided by the social security website and now I am unable to eFile because of this.  Looks like I'm not the only one with this issue.  

[DawnC]

The Economic Impact Payment’s Non-Filers tool (or any other Stimulus Registration Tool) was not intended for use by taxpayers who also needed to file a tax return with the IRS for tax year 2019.   

If you used the Non-Filers tool to register for an Economic Impact Payment, you cannot now file your tax return electronically.  You must complete and print a paper 2019 Form 1040 or 1040-SR tax return, write “Amended EIP Return” at the top, and mail it to the IRS. 

If you owe tax, you should pay it in full by the July 15 due date.  Interest will be charged after July 15 on any amounts that are not paid by July 15. For more information, visit the Amended EIP Return page.

@mrkeithg   -   This is directly from the IRS website and is your only option to file a 2019 tax return if you registered for a stimulus check..

[cal71791]

did anyone find a solution for this? used non filer to get  the stimulus, now its saying I have a duplicate social security and I can't file.

[Opus 17]

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@cal71791 wrote:

did anyone find a solution for this? used non filer to get  the stimulus, now its saying I have a duplicate social security and I can't file.

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The answer is the same as posted by the Turbotax employee just above your question.  You can't e-file.  You must print your return and file by mail, and write "Amended EIP return" on the top of the first page.

See this IRS web site. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/amended-eip-return

[Anonymous]

So what do i have to do to get it fix 

[Cynthiad66]

If the social security number that is duplicated is yours, then most likely your ID has been stolen.  If it is a child's then someone else possibly claimed the child.

Unfortunately, you will not be able to E-file with the Error of Duplicate SSN.  You will have to Print and Mail your return, with a note explaining why you mailed.  You must sign the printed return prior to mailing.  Attach all W-2s, 1099s and any income documents.

Now mailing your return will be as official as e-filing.  You should send the return with signature required to track it.  TurboTax will not be able to track it once mailed.  IRS will only communicate with you at this point.  On your note please put your phone number and an email address so that they can contact you to try to Resolve this issue.

[Opus 17]

@Anonymous 

You are replying to a thread more than 6 months old and we don’t know what your problem actually is.  

[jabez049]

I basically do not understand this duplicate social security number situation, because I was not aware of this when I logged in to IdentityIQ.com . I was asked to submit my soc. sec. # therefore I did just that. So said that I need help to rectify this error please, and I thank you 

[Cass0317]

Please see the following community link here for help with a duplicate social security number found.

If you have tried to submit your tax return and received this error ""Your transmission didn't go through due to duplicate Social Security number", the TurboTax FAQ below will provide more information or a link to contact us for additional assistance: Error: "Your transmission didn't go through due to duplicate Social Security number"

@jabez049