What if client's dependent child's SSN was used on another return?

[michaelgeetaman]

My client's dependent child's social security number was used fraudulently. How do we correct the issue? Shall  we just file claiming the dependent anyway?

[Ernie · Accepted solution]

You have to paper file the return.  Make sure you fill out 8948.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

If the client is entitled to claim the child as a dependent and someone else erroneously claimed the child, absolutely file the return to include the child, you'll just have to paper file.