IND-518-02 e-file error
If Form 1040, 'SpouseClaimAsDependentInd' is not checked, then the Spouse SSN must not be the same as a Dependent SSN on another return filed for the same tax year.
You'll get this error if the spouse's SSN was entered as a dependent on a return accepted by the IRS.
Solution
If the return filing status is married filing separately, you'll need to file the return on paper.
If the spouse was correctly claimed as a dependent on another return, but the
Someone can claim your spouse as a dependent field
on Form 1040, page 1, isn't marked on the married filing separately return, do 1 of the following:- File the return on paper.
- Override Form 1040.
- Go to Form 1040, page 1.
- Mark theSomeone can claim your spouse as a dependentcheckbox.
- Recreate and retransmit the e-file.
