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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 8:14:47 PM

Reject code ind 517

What does reject code 517 mean?

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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:14:59 PM

The rejection code IND-517 is used when a dependent's social security number has been claimed on another return as a taxpayer or spouse.  Often this happens when a dependent files their own return and does not indicate that someone else can claim them as a dependent.

In order to fix this, you would have to print, sign & mail your tax return.  The person who erroneously claimed the exemption should amend their return.

24 Replies
New Member
May 31, 2019 8:14:49 PM

What if person already received the return back

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:14:54 PM

Can I take his off my return and file it

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:14:55 PM

fw2-502

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:14:56 PM

fw-502

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:14:57 PM

fw2-502

Level 15
May 31, 2019 8:14:57 PM

@dummy2019!  - you are tagging on tp an unrelated 2 year old post, but that reject code means that the EIN on yiur W-2 is not known to the IRS.

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:14:59 PM

The rejection code IND-517 is used when a dependent's social security number has been claimed on another return as a taxpayer or spouse.  Often this happens when a dependent files their own return and does not indicate that someone else can claim them as a dependent.

In order to fix this, you would have to print, sign & mail your tax return.  The person who erroneously claimed the exemption should amend their return.

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:00 PM

I get the error, but have verified my son (who I am claiming) did NOT claim himself as a dependent...I can see he checked the box stating someone else can claim him...I also viewed the form that was sent to IRS...he also used TurboTax....what else could it be as this makes no sense.

Level 1
May 31, 2019 8:15:02 PM

I had the exact same thing!!!  Following. .

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:05 PM

Could this possibly mean that someone fraudulently claimed my child on their taxes?

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:06 PM

So how do I fix this

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:07 PM

I had the same issue, my dependants did check that someone else could claim them on their return

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:13 PM

Yeah me too.  reject 527 code, but my so & daughter DID FILE as dependents on another (my) filing

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:15 PM

I don't think my daughter even filed.

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:16 PM

What is the proper sequencing of correcting this.  Can I mail in my return right away, while at the same time, my son is amending his return?  Or do I need to have his amended return processed complete, before I move forward?  If I do need to wait, do I need to request an extension? Or?

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:17 PM

I just got an email that my return was bounced with a link to click, but the link did nothing but take me to the main page.  I just happened to luck onto this page, but the link in the email should have directed me here.  Horrible customer service.

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:18 PM

I have a baby born last year, when I added her as dependent, I got this error. I am pretty sure no one else has added her as dependent and she obviously has not filed for herself. What should I do?

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:21 PM

Ind-031

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:23 PM

So, we amended my son's return, but do I have to wait for that to be accepted?

Level 15
May 31, 2019 8:15:23 PM

@BRGSJG - No, but you must print and mail your return.  The IRS will not allow another e-file with the same SSN this year.  It also take up to 4 months to process an amended return.

Amended returns do not "accept".  The IRS will only return an amended return if it is not signed or does not have the required W-2's or 1099's with tax withholding attached.

A amended (1040X) return can only be mailed - never e-filed.

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:26 PM

Thank you! I'm so stressed that I made this stupid mistake.  If I owe, do I include a check because Turbo Tax won't be charging my card, I assume.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 8:15:30 PM

If you owe, you can pay by check, direct debit,  direct, or Credit Card.

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New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:32 PM

I have this problem and checked my (16) ?year olds son's taxes, which was filed on Turbo Tax and I checked the box that someone could claim him as a dependent, so what is the problem

New Member
May 31, 2019 8:15:34 PM

I am in the same boat and my daughter clearly checked the box saying someone else can claim her. How do you fix this?