BulldogTom Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I can't find the answer to this anywhere on IRS.gov or in the 1345 handbook. If a dependent is claimed on parents return, but wants to file to get withholding back, can you e-file the dependents return? Will it reject for SS# used on another return? I don't think it will be a problem, but I can't find an answer. anyone know for sure? Tom Lodi, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 E-file the dependent and do not have them claim themselves. It will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacun Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Not a problem as long as you don't check mark "yourself" on line 6a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelgilb Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 The only returns that bounce for a used Soc Sec of a dependent are other returns using the same dependents soc sec #. Of course as others have said the dependent can not claim themselves on their own return Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I can't find the answer to this anywhere on IRS.gov or in the 1345 handbook. If a dependent is claimed on parents return, but wants to file to get withholding back, can you e-file the dependents return? Will it reject for SS# used on another return? I don't think it will be a problem, but I can't find an answer. anyone know for sure? Tom Lodi, CA No problem. Just prepare a return for the dependent and do not list him as claiming himself. No exemptions and he remains a dependent on his parents return. Depending upon the amount of earnings, he may owe more tax than if he claimed himself, but it will ususally save the parents more on their taxes. Steve M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogTom Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks all. Such a simple question and it is not addressed in the 1345 handbook. The kid made about 25oo and had 200 in withholding. I just wasn't sure if it would reject as his SSN was on another return. Tom Lodi, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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