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Orange arrow Why was my return sent back for correction?

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  The IRS returns about 1 percent of submissions for corrections. Usually it is because of an error in the data the taxpayer has entered (an incorrect EIN on a W-2, a misspelled name or a typo in a SSN). The most common error message relates to the Self-Select PIN Program. The most common IRS error c...
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Orange arrow EIC ISSUE

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  The most common EIC error is when the SSN entered for EIC (dependent) does not match the year of birth and/or name from the IRS records. The IRS uses the first four letters of the last name to verify the SSN. Your dependent's name and SSN must be entered exactly as it appears on their social securi...
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Orange arrow What is error IND-025?

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  If 'PINTypeCode' in the Return Header has the value "Self-Select On-Line", and 'PrimaryDateOfBirth' has a value, then 'PrimaryPriorYearAGI' or 'PrimaryPriorYearPIN' must have a value. If this is the error you received it means that you need to log in and go to the self select PIN tab (or click "fi...
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Orange arrow Why was my extension rejected?

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  The most common reason for an extension to be returned by the IRS is your name and SSN or your spouse's name and SSN do not match the IRS records. Please verify the information you entered. OR The a rejection due to the entry on the self select PIN page for the prior year adjusted gross income ...
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Orange arrow W-2 errors

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  An error indicating your EIN or employer ID does not match indicates that the EIN (Employer ID Number) located in box b of your W-2 is typed into the program incorrectly in most cases. You will also want to check the way you entered the name of the company to be sure it matches the W-2. If you ha...
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Orange arrow I received efile rejection due to incorrect pin for the primary or/and the spouse. How do I correct this?

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  The IRS uses the following entries to verify the filers: (1) Last Year Adjusted Gross Income OR (2) Last Year Self Select Pin If one of those entries matches the IRS database, you will receive e-file acceptance. Your AGI(adjusted gross income) is located on form 1040 line 11 (2020). ...
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Orange arrow Problems with the name, social security number, or date of birth.

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  Problems with the name, SSN, or date of birth. The last name and SSN do not match the IRS records. The IRS uses the first four letters of your last name to verify your SSN. The name and SSN must be entered exactly as it appears on the social security card for all persons listed on the return. The...
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Orange arrow How do I fix the taxpayer ID on my 1099R?

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  The Payer Identification Number on a 1099-R must match the 1099-R. The entry must be numeric. There are no other characters entered and the ID has to match the Name of the Payer. How to correct this error: From our homepage, click on sign in. Enter the user name and password created when you s...
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Orange arrow PIN Error rejection

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  The most common error is in the PIN (electronic signature). More specifically, the Prior Year Adjusted Gross Income OR Prior Year PIN do not match what is on the IRS File. The self select PIN page serves as your signature on your tax return for e-file. Information entered on this page must match...
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Orange arrow Someone has claimed my dependent.

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  If your error indicates that one of the dependent's SSN on your return has already been claimed as a dependent on another return, meaning that someone else has already claimed the credit for this individual. Please first verify the name, social security number , and date of birth you entered for th...
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Orange arrow What is a 3rd party Designee error ?

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  If you received an error indicating that the Third-Party Designee name or Pin Number entered is incorrect or has invalid characters, please log in and correct this information and resend. This information is only required if you are permitting the IRS to contact a third party to discuss your retur...
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Orange arrow Why do I have an error for my head of household filing status or qualifying dependent?

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  This error can be caused if you are trying to claim yourself as the Qualifying dependent for Head of Household filing status. This is not allowed. You are required to enter a qualifying dependent other than yourself or choose another filing status. If you have properly listed a qualifying person, t...
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Orange arrow I have an error on Form 8606 -Non Deductible IRA

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  This error can be caused when the name and / or social security number for the person contributing to the IRA are not entered correctly. How to correct this error: From our homepage, click on sign in to access your account. Select the current rejected return. Next, select the Adjustments to in...
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Orange arrow IND-046 error

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  The IRS e-File database indicates that the filer must file Form 8862 to claim the Earned Income Credit because it was previously disallowed, but the return does not include Form 8862. Solution: This taxpayer is claiming Earned Income Tax Credit and has been denied this credit in a prior tax ye...
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Orange arrow How do I correct an error on my state return?

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  If your state return comes back with an error, you have the option of correcting the error and resubmitting. You will not be charged again for resubmitting your return. Please note that for all states some errors cannot be corrected and resubmitted. In these limited cases, you may need to paper ...
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