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Efile Reject - Dependent - client wants to..

Efile rejected because Ex (likely) already claimed a child. My client thinks the Ex claimed only one child. So, she wants to e-file again excluding the child she thinks was claimed.

Do I need to clear e-file history before trying again?

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abctax55
Level 15

I would just 'suppress for this year' the kid at issue in the dependents screeen, then try e-filing again.    You shouldn't have to clear the history.  At least I didn't on one similar several years ago.

Obviously the tax will change (most likely...) so you might need new esign docs.

HumanKind... Be Both

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abctax55
Level 15

I would just 'suppress for this year' the kid at issue in the dependents screeen, then try e-filing again.    You shouldn't have to clear the history.  At least I didn't on one similar several years ago.

Obviously the tax will change (most likely...) so you might need new esign docs.

HumanKind... Be Both
IRonMaN
Level 15

Sometimes the business of tax preparation devolves into a slight of hand card trick --------- pick a kid, any kid.  Honestly, why can't folks get their act together a little better than that.  😢


Slava Ukraini!

Her ex filed first.  But she had a strong hunch that he would claim only one child. She knew the ex would claim his "favorite".    She was right! 

I removed the favorite, refiled and it went through.  So happy!

 

Thanks for your help you guys.