Could you explain the electronic filing error message: Primary social security number was previously used as a dependents social security number on another tax return?
The social security number in question appeared as a dependent on another tax return for this same year. Whether the cause of this rejection is the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim your primary social security number as a dependent, the IRS has security measures in place to ensure the accuracy of returns submitted. In such cases, the IRS will question the dependency exemptions claimed by any other party using the wrong social security number. You are entitled to file your return correctly. If you have verified this primary social security number and found no errors, you need to file your return on paper. You should attach documentation supporting the social security number in question and a copy of the e-file rejection notice. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
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