Support CenterThe social security number of a student listed on page 2 of Form 8863 does not match the social security number of anyone listed on the tax return. (242) - The social security number of a student listed on page 2 of Form 8863 does not match the social security number of anyone listed on the tax retu
🔍 The social security number of a student listed on page 2 of Form 8863 does not match the social security number of anyone listed on the tax return. (242)
There was an additional dependent statement on the return. The dependents that are entered on the Main Info sheet should also flow over to the additional dependent statement, but they were removed.
⚠️ Before You Begin
Make sure you have access to the return so you can remove and re-add the additional dependent statement and re-enter the dependents.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Remove the additional dependent statement
Use this when you need to fix missing dependents that should have flowed over from the Main Info sheet.
Remove the additional dependent statement from the return.
Step 2: Add the additional dependent statement again
Use this to restore the automatic flow of dependents from the Main Info sheet.
Add the additional dependent statement again so the first four dependents will flow over to it.
Step 3: Enter the remaining dependents
Use this to complete the additional dependent statement after the first four have flowed over.
After the first four dependents flow over, enter the remaining three dependent.
✅ Success!
The dependents should now be correctly reflected on the additional dependent statement, allowing the social security numbers to match as expected.
❌ Common Errors
If the dependents still do not flow over correctly, double-check that the dependents entered on the Main Info sheet are correct, then repeat the remove-and-add process for the additional dependent statement.
📞 Still Need Help?
If you are having trouble, contact our support team:
Phone: 1-800-516-9442
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