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I keep getting a message which says "Check this entry: Dependent's SSI should not be the same SSI of the qualifying child". I have twins, what should I do?

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
March 26, 2024
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I deleted the first dependent info, but that completely deleted the first twin from my return. Then tried to do the same thing with the other twin and the same thing happened.

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Best answer by RobertB4444

Is there any chance that you also entered your child as the qualifying person for the head of household deduction? When you are entering your dependent you don't need to enter anyone as a qualifying person for the head of household deduction because your dependent will be that qualifying person.

I'm not sure why your twins are being deleted. But they should definitely have different social security numbers. Make certain that when you are entering them both that you are entering their social security numbers correctly.

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l_charm95Author

Hi Robert, Thanks. I verified that I entered each correctly however, I’m getting the same message.

RobertB4444Answer

Is there any chance that you also entered your child as the qualifying person for the head of household deduction? When you are entering your dependent you don't need to enter anyone as a qualifying person for the head of household deduction because your dependent will be that qualifying person.

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