What to do if the IRS rejects your tax return?

Hello, I’m Jill from TurboTax, with some information about what you should do if the IRS rejects your tax return. Probably the most common reason that the IRS will reject a tax return is because of errors that are discovered during e-filing.

Why was my SSN rejected on my tax return?

The SSN in question also appears as the filer, spouse, or dependent on another tax return for this same year. Whether the cause of this rejection is the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim a benefit using your dependent’s SSN, the IRS has security measures in place to ensure the accuracy…

Can a corrected tax return be resubmitted to the IRS?

You’ll be able to resubmit your corrected return, and we’ll tell you when it’s accepted by the IRS. When you mail a paper copy of your tax return, the IRS reject codes aren’t applicable.

What happens if you don’t file a tax return?

When you’re unsuccessful at e-filing a return, the system is set up to generate a reject code so that you know exactly what information is missing or needs to be corrected. Just make the corrections, and you’ll be able to make a second attempt at e-filing.

What is the IRS rejection code for 2018 tax return?

The 2017 AGI you entered on your 2018 tax return for yourself (IND-031-04) or your spouse (IND-032-04) does not match the 2017 AGI on record with the IRS. Details, Instructions. Correction: Sign In and follow the instructions on the My Return screen.

Why is my SSN rejected by the IRS?

The SSN in question also appears as the filer, spouse, or dependent on another tax return for this same year. Whether the cause of this rejection is the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim a benefit using your dependent’s SSN, the IRS has security measures in place to ensure the accuracy of returns submitted.