What is Reject Code SEIC-F1040-506-02?

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Rejection SEIC-F1040-506-02: On Schedule EIC, the qualifying child's social security number (Line 2) cannot be used more than once in a tax return or on another return

Rejection SEIC-F1040-506-02: On Schedule EIC, the qualifying child's social security number (Line 2)...

Rejection SEIC-F1040-506-02: On Schedule EIC, the qualifying child's social security number (Line 2)...

This occurs when you try to claim the Earned Income Credit (EIC) for a child on your return, but someone else has already claimed the EIC for that child on a different return.

Usually, the custodial parent gets to claim the EIC, even if the noncustodial parent is claiming the Child Tax Credit per divorce decree or other agreement.

If you feel you're the parent who is entitled to claim the EIC, go ahead and paper-file your return, as you won't be able to successfully e-file it.

Eventually, the IRS will contact both parents to determine who gets to claim the EIC, and the unentitled parent will have to repay any taxes owed, as well as penalties and interest, that resulted from the duplicate EIC claim.

How to remove your child from the EIC

To remove your child for EIC purposes, follow these steps (this won't affect your Child Tax Credit):

1. Sign in to your account and select the Fix my return button.
   • Note: If you're using the TurboTax mobile app, you'll first need to sign in at TurboTax.com in your mobile browser or another internet-connected device.
2. At the Welcome back to TurboTax message, select My Info in the left-hand menu.
   • Mobile devices: Select the menu icon in the upper-left corner, then select My Info.
3. On the Personal info summary screen, select Edit next to the dependent in question.
4. Proceed to the How many months did [child] live with you in 2018? screen. On this screen, select 5 months (or less), then Continue.
5. Keep answering the questions until you get to the Your children and others you support screen, then select Done.
   • Note: If you're told that your dependent doesn't qualify, go back and make sure you've answered the questions correctly (especially the ones about living expenses).
6. Now select File in the left-hand menu (on mobile devices, select the menu icon in the upper-left corner, then select File).
7. At the Welcome back screen, select Continue. (Do not select Fix my return you've already done that).
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the filing process.

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[Collen80]

My fiance didnt claim our child on his taxes. On his tax question asked if the other parent was claiming the child he said yes. My oldest her dad never got it claim her. I dont know who claim who on their taxes but I want this resolved. 

[Madmama1]

I'm going thru the EXACT same thing. Mine was rejected yesterday. My oldest son's father says he didn't file him, he hasn't filed his taxes at all. Plus he owes CS so they would just come to me anyway. I filed my 1yr old daughter as well and I know no family whatsoever even has her information to even attempt. It won't tell me which child is rejected for SSN being used. IDK what to do!!!! Times are so hard right now

[MaryM428]

Since you do not think it is the child's other parent or a family member, this could also be a case of identify theft.  You can experiment with removing a child and then e-filing again until you figure out which social security number is being rejected.  Then file the return without that dependent.

After your return is processed, you can file an amended return that you will mail to the IRS along with a letter explaining that the child was claimed by someone else.  The IRS will then resolve the issue.

Apply for IRS identity protection pins for yourself and all of your dependents.  Then no other person will be able to file with those social security numbers.

IRS IP Pin