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Can anyone help with the reject code "IND-516-02"? I tried asking the bot but it said it wasn't in the system, and I tried calling but the line was silent. Any help?

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March 28, 2021
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I've been trying to file my federal return since the beginning of February, but my mom claimed me, so she amended today and so I redid my taxes. Got rejected again with the same reject code IND-516-02. The details say "If Form 1040, 'PrimaryClaimAsDependentInd' is not checked, then the Primary SSN must not be the same as a Dependent SSN on another return filed for the same tax year." But my mom fixed hers and unclaimed me as a dependent. So I should be able to? But still rejected. Help please.

TurboTax Deluxe Online

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The IRS will be able to accept your e-filed return in about 2 months. File by mail and you may get a letter from the IRS verifying the situation.

KrisD15

You can't e-file this season. You must paper-file and mail in the return.

Once an error with claiming dependents is done, there is no ability for that person to e-file for that year even if the other person files and "unclaims" them.

@scoobygirl99

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