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posted Jun 3, 2019 5:17:35 PM

Return rejected because dependent was claimed by someone else I need to change the "I can be claimed on someone else's return" field.. where do I do that

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Jun 3, 2019 5:17:37 PM

Please follow the instructions below to edit "I can be claimed on someone else's return":

  1. Click on the "Personal Info" tab on the top
  2. Click "Continue"
  3. Click "Edit" next to your name
  4. Click "Continue"
  5. On the "Do any theses Apply?" screen check "Some else can claim X on their tax return"

If you need to remove a dependent:

  1. Click on the "Personal Info" tab on the top
  2. Click "Continue"
  3. Click "Edit" next to your dependent
  4. Click "Delete" next to the dependent name