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Age/Name/SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures

Question:   I filed electronically but my tax return was rejected. What do I do now?

Answer:   
  • Your next action depends on the reason your return was rejected.
  • You should receive an explanation of why the return was rejected.
  • If a mistake was made when entering a social security number, omitting a form or a name is misspelled, the errors can be corrected and the return can be sent again to the IRS.
  • There are other errors that will cause you to have to file using a paper return.
  • If you have further questions, you can call our Customer Service number at 800-829-1040.
  • For general information about e-file, refer to Electronic Services.

Category: Electronic Filing (e-file)

Subcategory: Age/Name/SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures


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The OMB number for this study is 1545-1432.
If you have any comments regarding this study, please write to:
IRS, Tax Products Coordinating Committee
SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP
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