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posted Mar 11, 2021 12:01:21 AM

When I went to e-file to my return it says that a return with a duplicate Social Security number has already been filed it was not me who filed so how do I handle that?

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Level 15
Mar 11, 2021 3:36:57 AM

That's nasty but the only thing you can do is

file a paper return via US Mail.

Level 15
Mar 11, 2021 4:19:52 AM

You will not be able to e-file when a duplicate Social Security number rejection occurs.  Your return has to be printed, signed in ink, and filed by mail.   The IRS will sort out the SSN issue.

 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

 

Unfortunately, it will take longer for your mailed return to be processed.

 

MAILED RETURNS

 

 It can take 3-4 weeks for anything to show up on the IRS site when you mail a tax return.

 

If  you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you will know it was received.

 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. 

 

TurboTax will not know anything about your mailed return, and will continue to show “Ready to Mail” on your account.  TurboTax will not know that you put your tax return in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

 

When the IRS opens its mail and begins to process mailed returns you can check the status on the IRS site. https://www.irs.gov/refunds

 

State returns have to be mailed to the state.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund