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Top 10 rejects for 2023 Individual Tax Returns

F8962-070

The e-File database indicates that Form 8962 or a binary attachment with description containing "ACA Explanation" must be present in the return.
IND-452 In an original return, the Primary SSN in the Return Header must not be the same as the TIN of a previously accepted electronic Individual return filed for the same tax period.
  • If the information in the return is entered correctly, the return will need to be paper filed and the taxpayer should contact the IRS.
IND-181-01

The Primary Taxpayer did not enter a valid Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). Please visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for further information and resubmit your return with the correct number.

  • This reject occurs when the IP PIN does not match what the IRS database. Review Additional information on the Personal Information Menu. A new IP PIN is issued every tax year.
IND-507 A Dependent SSN in 'DependentDetail' on the return was used as a Dependent SSN on a previously accepted return for the same tax period.
  • This reject occurs when the taxpayer claims a dependent who has been claimed as a dependent on another persons tax return.
FW2-502

Form W-2, Line B 'EmployerEIN' must match data in the eFile database.
R0000-500-01

'PrimarySSN' and 'PrimaryNameControlTxt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database.
R0000-504-02

Each 'DependentSSN' and the corresponding 'DependentNameControlTxt' that has a value in 'DependentDetail' in the return must match the SSN and Name Control in the e-File database.
SEIC-F1040-501-02 Each 'QualifyingChildNameControlTxt' that has a value on Schedule EIC(Form 1040), Line 1, and 'QualifyingChildSSN' that has a value on Line 2, must match that in the e-File database.
  • Verify the dependent’s information in the return. If the data entered on the return is incorrect, make the correction and retransmit the return.
  • If you have verified the information and the return is still being rejected, advise the taxpayer to contact the SSA to verify the dependent’s date of birth. If a correction is required, it may take the SSA up to 10 days to notify the IRS after they have updated their files. Afterward, an electronic return can be resubmitted.
  • If the information in the return is entered correctly, the return will need to be paper filed. The taxpayer will need to liaise with the SSA to verify and/or correct the dependent’s information on file. They can call the SSA at 800.772.1213 or check here for a local SSA office that can assist.
IND-517-01

A Dependent SSN in the return must not be the same as the Primary or Spouse SSN on another return where 'PrimaryClaimAsDependentInd' or 'SpouseClaimAsDependentInd' is not checked.

  • This reject indicates that the taxpayer or spouse has been claimed on another tax return and the "dependent on another return" checkbox is not checked.
R0000-503-02

Spouse SSN and Spouse Name Control in the return must match the e-File database.