Taxpayers complete Form 8862 and attach it to their tax return if: Their earned income credit (EIC), child tax credit (CTC)/additional child tax credit (ACTC), credit for other dependents (ODC) or American opportunity credit (AOTC) was reduced or disallowed for any reason other than a math or clerical error.

Can two people claim the same dependent?

Generally, only one taxpayer may claim any one person as a dependent on a tax return (except, of course, in the case of a married couple filing jointly). If you file your tax return and someone else has already claimed your dependent, then the IRS will apply the tiebreaker rules – see details below.

Why was my tax return rejected by someone else?

My return was rejected because “someone else claimed me as a dependent “ on their taxes. No one should be claiming me. How do I fix this issue? First, you want to be sure that you weren’t eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. Please read below to see if you meet the criteria to be claimed as a dependent.

What to do if someone claimed you as a dependent?

If you tried to file a 2019 tax return and it was rejected because someone claimed you as a dependent you need to print, sign and mail your tax return. Then the IRS will sort it out. As for the past years—-did you file tax returns for those years? What reason do you have to believe someone claimed you as a dependent from 2013 to the present?

What happens if you claim someone on your tax return?

If you file your tax return and someone else has already claimed your dependent, then the IRS will apply the tiebreaker rules – see details below. To avoid any of this conflict, utilize the eFile.com DEPENDucator to determine if you are eligible to claim someone on your 2020 Tax Return, due on Tax Day.

What to do if someone claims your Social Security number?

If you e-filed a return and it was rejected by the IRS who stated your social security number has been claimed on a tax return for that year, there are some steps to take, depending on the situation. If you know who claimed you: get in contact with them as soon as possible.