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posted May 24, 2025 2:52:05 PM

What's needed to fix a rejection code IND-544-01? I have been declaring my son as a dependent for a couple years now with no issue.

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May 24, 2025 3:36:13 PM

@ mzmudallal 

Who got the IND-544 rejection---your return or the son's return?

 

An IND-544 rejection means someone has already claimed the filer as a dependent, and a dependent cannot claim a dependent.   If it's your return that rejected with IND-544, that would mean someone has claimed you as a dependent.

 

FAQ:  How do I fix efile rejection IND-544?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/rejected-tax-return/fix-e-file-reject-ind-544/L5awls04u_US_en_US