How do I fix an IND-516 error on my federal tax returns?

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June 5, 2019
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My federal tax return was rejected for this reason. I am claimed as a dependent on my parents' returns, which is what an IND-516 return is, apparently. The description of the error reads: This return was rejected by the IRS, because an exemption has been claimed for the taxpayer, but the taxpayer's SSN has already been entered as a dependent on another return. The taxpayer's SSN cannot be used to claim an exemption on two separate tax returns. Verify that the taxpayer's SSN has been entered correctly. If the Taxpayer's information is correct and you want to file electronically, the personal exemption cannot be claimed for the taxpayer on this return. I don't know what exemption this is referring to. Any and all help is appreciated.

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Best answer by PatriciaR

Did you answer Yes to the question "Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return?"

Here are the steps to get to that question and verify your answer:

Sign into your account and click Take me to my return

Select My Info (in the left column)

Select Edit next to your name

Scroll all the way down to A few other things we need to know and verify your answer to the first question. If your parents have claimed you, you will want to answer Yes.

Here is a TurboTax FAQ with more info about Rejection Code IND-516:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5947691

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PatriciaRAnswer

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Did you answer Yes to the question "Someone else can claim me as a dependent on their tax return?"

Here are the steps to get to that question and verify your answer:

Sign into your account and click Take me to my return

Select My Info (in the left column)

Select Edit next to your name

Scroll all the way down to A few other things we need to know and verify your answer to the first question. If your parents have claimed you, you will want to answer Yes.

Here is a TurboTax FAQ with more info about Rejection Code IND-516:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5947691

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deronthornton01

i put down no and tried to file my taxes yet it says someone has claimed me i shouldnt be able to be claimed by anyone and im trying to file my tax return for 2019 what should i do?

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william12521

Same thing is happening to me but none of my parents claimed me and I'm still getting the Reject Code IND-516-02. What do i do? i already sent the tax return in and can clear and redo everything. can i contact turbo tax and see what they can do?