How do I correct my dependent status on the 1040x. I am a dependent on my parents return but did not check the dependent box on my original 1040

[George4Tacks]

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[geri39]

I am a professional tax preparer and posted for a client of mine!

[abctax55]

Your phrasing indicated otherwise....

Kid's return has to be amended to fix the "I'm someone else's dependent".  May/may not have any tax consequences.

Once that amendment is processed by the IRS, you can than file the parent's return.  But, it's going to take a while for the amendment to be processed.  You may want to paper file the parent's return claiming the dependent.

[taxes96786]

If you are a pro you should know the answer.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Are you asking how to amend a return? 

Or are you asking where the checkbox is to show that you're being claimed by someone else.

[Skylane · Accepted solution]

...as @abctax55  said, you'll have to file 1040x for the kid.  Even after accepted I doubt you'll be able to efile parents return claiming the kid...

file kids 1040x electronically if you can; then paper file parents return enclosing a copy of the kids amendment and explanation.  

[geri39]

Thank you Skylane,  just the answer I needed.