IRS rejects your return if the AGI you entered does not match their records. Your 2018 AGI is reported on form 1040 Line 7. If you can’t locate your last year’s return, you can request an online transcript or a copy by mail from the IRS transcript website .

What to do if your efile was rejected?

@All1208 Yes, if you Efiled and your return was Rejected, you need to ‘Fix your Return ‘ and Efile again. Click this link for more info on How to Find Last Year’s AGI.

What to do if your tax return is not accepted?

If your return has not been submitted and accepted yet, you can still make changes and efile your tax return to the IRS so they can accept it.

Are there rejection codes for efile tax returns?

The IRS rejects tax returns not eFile.com. Our eFile.com Taxperts are here to guide you through correcting and re-filing your return. Below is a list of the most frequent IRS rejection codes with instructions on how to make the correction.

Why did my SSN reject my tax return?

If a fraudulent return was filed with your SSN. Identity theft and tax fraud are two of the most concerning reasons for a rejected tax return. If someone uses your SSN to fraudulently file a tax return and claim a refund, your tax return could get rejected because your SSN was already used to file a return.

Why was my tax return rejected due to incorrect Ein?

This type of rejection most times occurs when the Employer Identification Number (EIN) differs from what the IRS has in its database. To correct: Please open your return in TurboTax. On the W-2 summary screen, click Edit next to each W-2 on the return and make sure the EIN in Box b exactly matches what’s on your W-2 form.

Why does my Illinois state tax return keep getting rejected?

Sometimes, returns keep getting rejected even though there’s nothing wrong with them (data mismatches, dependents already claimed, and so forth). In these cases, we recommend paper-filing by mail rather than wasting additional time trying to “fix” something that is beyond your control.