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Business Rule SEIC-F1040-506

 
Error

A qualifying child's Social Security number (SSN) was already used on another tax return for this tax year.

Solution

Review the qualifying child information on Schedule EIC (Form 1040).

Each qualifying child's SSN can be used on only one accepted tax return per tax year.

How to fix the error

  • First, confirm that the qualifying child's SSN is entered correctly.
  • If the SSN is correct, you must include an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to file electronically.
  • You can obtain an IP PIN at www.irs.gov/getanippin by verifying your identity with the IRS.

After entering the IP PIN, resubmit your return.

For more information about dependent identity theft, visit

www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-theft-dependents.