IND-116-01 e-file error
You get this error when, if claiming the
Child Tax Credit
for any dependents, the dependent is under the age of 17.Error message
Each dependent in DependentDetail on the return with EligibleForChildTaxCreditInd checked needs to be under the age of 17. You may be eligible to claim the Credit for other dependents if you meet the requirements for the credit.
Solution
If you want to claim the
Child Tax Credit
:- Go to theOrganizer, thenGeneral Information.
- SelectDependents, thenDependent Input.noteIf you used theColumnar Dependents Entrymethod, select that instead.
- Select the dependent causing the rejection.
- Double check theSocial Security Number (or ITIN / ATIN)field and make sure it is correct. If it isn't, correct it.noteIf the number in the field begins with any number between 900 and 999, it is anITINand therefore not eligible for the credit per Publication 4164.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
- If the SSN is correct, paper file the return or contact the IRS e-Help Desk at 866-255-0654.
If you don't want to claim the
Child Tax Credit
:- Go to theOrganizer, thenGeneral Information.
- SelectDependents, thenDependent Input.noteIf you used theColumnar Dependents Entrymethod, select that instead.
- Select the dependent causing the rejection.
- Make sure theQualifies for Child Tax CreditandQualifies for Additional Dependent Needsfields are empty.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.