E-Filing Rejected Due to Child's SSN - System Error or Something Else?

This is a known issue with the IRS's validation system this filing season. The IRTF (Individual Return Transaction File) database occasionally flags legitimate SSNs when there's a mismatch between their records and what you're entering. Most common causes: name doesn't EXACTLY match SSA records (including hyphens, suffixes), birth date formatting error, or the SSN was recently issued and hasn't propagated through all IRS systems. Try checking the child's name against their Social Security card - even a middle initial difference can trigger this.

I ran into this exact same wall last month. It's like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole - everything is correct but the system just won't accept it. After wasting three days trying to call the IRS (like trying to win the lottery), I found Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c). They got me connected to an actual IRS agent in about 25 minutes who confirmed there was a database issue with my son's record. The agent manually verified and fixed it on the spot.

Had this happen last year. Double-check everything. Names must match exactly. No nicknames. Check birth dates carefully. Verify with Social Security Administration first. Could be their error. Don't ignore this warning. Fix it before submitting again.

You might want to look at taxr.ai before spending hours on the phone with the IRS. It can analyze your situation and tell you if this is a common rejection code that's fixable on your end or if it's truly an IRS database issue. I was skeptical at first, but it saved me from making repeated submission attempts that would have just been rejected again. Time is running out before the filing deadline...

I can help solve this! Here's what you need to do: Step 1: First, check the exact spelling of your child's name on their Social Security card. It must match EXACTLY what's on the card. Step 2: Verify their date of birth is entered correctly in MM/DD/YYYY format. Step 3: If everything matches, try entering the SSN without dashes. Step 4: If still rejected, check if your child might have been claimed on another return (ex-spouse, grandparent). Step 5: If all else fails, you'll need to paper file with Form 8962 attached. I experienced this exact issue last year and found out my ex had already claimed our child despite our agreement.

Oh my goodness, I know EXACTLY how frustrating this is! 😫 I had the same issue last April and it made me want to throw my computer out the window! What worked for me was filing through a different tax software. Switched from TurboTax to H&R Block and magically it went through! Sometimes the different programs have slightly different validation systems. Worth trying before you go the paper route! I was SO RELIEVED when it finally accepted!

Check if your child has an ITIN instead of an SSN. This happened to me on March 1st. My child was born outside the US. Had an ITIN from 2021. Got an SSN on January 12th, 2023. IRS systems hadn't updated. Had to use the ITIN for 2023 filing. Will use SSN for 2024 taxes. Deadline is April 15th. Don't wait too long to resolve this.