cl2019 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 taxpayer's return efile was rejected as dependent ssn "was used as a Dependent SSN on a previously filed tax return for the same tax period" I understand one option is to paper file the return and let IRS check the issue. But due to the current IRS center closure, is this still a valid option? Any other ways to go around this issue? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possi Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 If the child filed a tax return and claimed his/her own exemption, that return will need to be amended first. If another person claimed the child, a paper return needs to be filed. When this happens to me, I make sure to attach some proof of dependency in addition to the 8867. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 I have this every year with a client. Couple's son is deceased, they have legal custody of two grandsons. Mother is 'out there' and claims them early every year. We try efiling, wait for the rejection, then paper file. Client has been doing this for years (only with me for the last 3). He can't get the IRS to stop her from claiming the children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Normal Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Randall said: I have this every year with a client. Couple's son is deceased, they have legal custody of two grandsons. Mother is 'out there' and claims them early every year. We try efiling, wait for the rejection, then paper file. Client has been doing this for years (only with me for the last 3). He can't get the IRS to stop her from claiming the children. I wonder if Social Security can assign the kids new numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl2019 Posted April 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Thank you all for the comments. Very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possi Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Randall said: I have this every year with a client. Couple's son is deceased, they have legal custody of two grandsons. Mother is 'out there' and claims them early every year. We try efiling, wait for the rejection, then paper file. Client has been doing this for years (only with me for the last 3). He can't get the IRS to stop her from claiming the children. I had a client's ex doing this, too. We never let it slide. I also included additional proof of dependency with my client's return. She eventually learned. I believe she was claiming EIC and the IRS nailed her for it. @cl2019, encourage the client to file early in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXMAN Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Can a pin be assigned to children? I don't think so. My cohort wanted to know sine he has same problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 If you live in a state where Identity protection pins are available, and the IRS ever opens back up, perhaps in future you can get IP Pins assigned to the children so that non-custodial persons can't claim the child? I think that would be easier than changing social security numbers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 My software has a space for dependent IP Pins, so I assume they are available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl2019 Posted April 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Possi said: I had a client's ex doing this, too. We never let it slide. I also included additional proof of dependency with my client's return. She eventually learned. I believe she was claiming EIC and the IRS nailed her for it. @cl2019, encourage the client to file early in the season. Thank you so much for the info and suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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