Hi has anyone had problems with efile rejecting return for dependent already used? What should I do now?

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June 4, 2019
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Dependent used

Best answer by Coleen3

If you are the custodial parent and if someone else claimed your child inappropriately, and if they file first, your return will be rejected if e-filed. You would then need to file a return on paper, claiming the child as appropriate. The IRS will process your return and send you your refund, in the normal time.

Shortly (up to a year) thereafter, you'll receive a letter from the IRS, stating that your child was claimed on another return. It will tell you that if you made a mistake to file an amended return and if you didn't make a mistake to do nothing. The other party will get the same letter you did. If one of you doesn't file an amended return, unclaiming the child, the next letter, from the IRS, will require you to provide proof. Be sure to reply in a timely manner.

Winner gets the tax benefits; loser gets to pay the IRS back with penalties and interest. The custodial parent almost always wins. The non-custodial parent can only claim the child as a dependent if the custodial parent gives permission (on form 8332) or if it's spelled out in a pre-2009 divorce decree.

https://www.thebalance.com/claiming-same-dependent-audit-risk-3193030

VolvoGirl

Employee

Did your dependent maybe file their own return and claim themself? What is the reject code? Like 507?
See this article on rejects, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901668-e-file-rejections-related-to-incorrect-or-duplicated-names-birth-dates-or-social-security-numbers">https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901668-e-file-rejections-related-to-incorrect-or-duplicated-names-birth-dates-or-social-security-numbers</a>

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Carlalopezw3Author

Employee

No im pretty sure my sons dad claimed him. I was told to submit it by mail. But idk if it’s gonna get held back for investigation before I get my refund

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Coleen3Answer

Employee

If you are the custodial parent and if someone else claimed your child inappropriately, and if they file first, your return will be rejected if e-filed. You would then need to file a return on paper, claiming the child as appropriate. The IRS will process your return and send you your refund, in the normal time.

Shortly (up to a year) thereafter, you'll receive a letter from the IRS, stating that your child was claimed on another return. It will tell you that if you made a mistake to file an amended return and if you didn't make a mistake to do nothing. The other party will get the same letter you did. If one of you doesn't file an amended return, unclaiming the child, the next letter, from the IRS, will require you to provide proof. Be sure to reply in a timely manner.

Winner gets the tax benefits; loser gets to pay the IRS back with penalties and interest. The custodial parent almost always wins. The non-custodial parent can only claim the child as a dependent if the custodial parent gives permission (on form 8332) or if it's spelled out in a pre-2009 divorce decree.

https://www.thebalance.com/claiming-same-dependent-audit-risk-3193030