Yes this is a new client, however, it is my sister and brother in-law, so I know them well.  As I am just starting out, all but one client will be new this year.

I verified from the original SS cards and from last year's tax return, which is what has me stumped.  I checked for accidental spaces, random commas, other data entry errors; all to no avail. What makes it worse is that the error is on one of three dependents, it does not tell me which one. I even had the client review the 1040 and check the spelling and numbers just for a second set of eyes.  I do not understand why it would go through last year but not this year.