How do I tell which child's name and social security doesn't match the IRS's records

[shf1957]

I have a client with 7 children ,which are all foster children.  It's been reject 3x   trying to correct the issue but don't seem to be able to figure out which child?

I went to the efile rejection high lighter their folder.... printed it etc... trying to find the "Discription field"   PLEASE tell me how I figure this out...Please.

Thank you in advance for any and all help.   

[Dusty2]

Usually in the error message is a (X) with the X being a number. Normally that points to the incorrect information.

Dusty

[rcooley25]

Check their social security card.

[Skylane]

The foster parents will have or can get the proper documentation with children’s proper names and SSNs. Get it from them… you’re required to have it in your files anyway.

[BobKamman]

Does it make a tax difference, if you claim only six?  And if not, are you just trying to figure out which one is causing the problem so you can delete it?  Most likely, a real parent or other relative has already filed using the correct name and SSN.

I don't keep copies of kids' Social Security cards.   Come arrest me.  

[rcooley25]

Okay. You are under arrest.

You have the right to remain silent

Any thing you say can be used against you in a court of law.

You are entitled to have an attorney present.

If you can't afford one Iron man will provide one for you.

[ljr · Accepted solution]

the reject has a number next to the dependent that will tell you which child is wrong 

[shf1957]

Explain to me where anyone would be seeing a number next to a social security number.

Though the reject error is   R000-504-02    is that the number you are talking about?

[shf1957]

when I go to the reject area    high light it and also print it... it looks the same as what I submitted.. no changes.. no ? question marks... nothing highlighted to tell me which one.

[shf1957]

Really?   Where's the X... or the ?    The question is WHERE is the DEPENDENT DETAIL  they say to look for?

[dkh]

Go to the EF Center, select the Rejected Tab, click on the Rejected (it's in red) in the EF Status column

That will open a report that shows rejection explanation.   Look for the Description line and Dependent Detail [x].     X will be a number that correlates to the rejected dependent.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

This rejection report actually explains how to tell which dependent is the stinker