Do I completely remove a dependent that lived me all year, if my ex-spouse is claiming her; even if I answered yes the question that she is being claimed by someone else?

[marquis111883]

I have 4 dependents, who lived with me all year.  However, I have an agreement with my ex that she can claim one this year.  The program asks me to list all of my dependents, even if someone else is claiming them.  I answered yes to the question that someone else is claiming this dependent and it states that I can get the EIC or Dependent Care Credit only, however, my return was still rejected because my ex has already filed her return and claimed that dependent.  So, do I remove that dependent completely from the list or is there another way to correct it?

[TomD8 · Accepted solution]

You'll need to print your return and file it by mail.  Be sure to sign it and attach any required documents, such as a copy of your W-2.

The IRS computers shouldn't have rejected your return, but sometimes they do when they see a duplicate SSN.  See this previous TT answer for more detail:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3558510-can-i-claim-eic-head-of-household-if-other-parent-is-claim...