Top Errors for Individual Filers on Paper and E-file Returns
Cumulative January 1, 2009 through April 24, 2009
Paper Filed Returns
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Form 1040EZ
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Count
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1
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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283,394
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2
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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67,726
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3
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We changed the amount of tax shown on your return. The amount entered was incorrect based on your taxable income and filing status.
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16,539
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4
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We changed the amount of taxable income on your return because there was an error in the subtraction of your exemption or combined standard deduction/exemption amount.
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10,177
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5
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The refund amount or the amount you owe was computed incorrectly.
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8,265
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Form 1040A
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Count
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1
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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160,200
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2
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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77,903
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3
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We changed the amount of taxable social security benefits on because there was an error in the computation of the taxable amount.
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13,256
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4
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We changed the amount claimed as standard deduction on your tax return. You are entitled to a higher standard deduction if you and/or your spouse are age 65 or older and/or blind.
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13,159
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5
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We changed the amount of tax shown on your return. The amount entered was incorrect based on your taxable income and filing status.
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9,055
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Form 1040
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Count
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1
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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221,152
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2
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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133,104
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3
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We changed the amount of tax shown on your return. The tax rates on qualified dividends and capital gains are generally lower than the standard rates.
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25,477
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4
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We changed the amount of taxable social security benefits on page 1 of your tax return because there was an error in the computation of the taxable amount. |
21,574
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5
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We changed the amount of tax shown on your return. The amount entered was incorrect based on your taxable income and filing status. |
12,757
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E-File Returns
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Form 1040-EZ
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Count
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1
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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58,565
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2
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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52,355
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3 |
We changed the amount of tax shown on your return. The amount entered was incorrect based on your taxable income and filing status.
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1,239
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4 |
EIC was figured or entered incorrectly.
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270
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5
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We didn't allow the recovery rebate credit you claimed. You do not qualify for the credit since there was no qualifying income.
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167
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Form 1040A
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Count
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1
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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187,038
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2
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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79,468
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3
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EIC was figured or entered incorrectly.
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548
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4 |
For one or more of your dependents the last name doesn’t match our records or the records provided by the Social Security Administration.
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523
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5
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We changed the amount of tax shown on your return. The amount entered was incorrect based on your taxable income and filing status.
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506
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|
Form 1040
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Count
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1
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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279,712
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2
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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134,169
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3
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because your adjusted gross income exceeds the limitation for your filing status.
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2,796
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4
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EIC was figured or entered incorrectly.
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1,657
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5
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We changed the amount of health savings account deduction on page 1 of your Form 1040. There was an error on Form 8889.
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1,269
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Top Errors for Paid Preparers on Paper and E-file Returns
Cumulative January 1, 2009 through April 24, 2009
PR Form 1040EZ – (Paper Only) Error Count
1
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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25,962
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2 |
We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly. |
12,457
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3 |
We didn’t allow the amount claimed as earned income credit on your tax return because you or your spouse must be at least 25, but less than 65 years old, on December 31st of the tax year for which the tax return is being filed. |
677
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4 |
EIC was figured or entered incorrectly. |
260
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5
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We changed the amount of tax shown on your return. The amount entered was incorrect based on your taxable income and filing status. |
251
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PR Form 1040A (Paper Only) Error Count
1
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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48,457
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2
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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39,630
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3
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For one or more of your dependents the last name doesn’t match our records or the records provided by the Social Security Administration.
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3,327
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4 |
We didn’t allow all or part of the EIC you claimed. For one or more of the children listed the SSN is missing or the last name doesn’t match our records or the records of the Social Security Administration.
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1,056
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5
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EIC was figured or entered incorrectly.
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928
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PR Form 1040 – (Paper Only) Error Count
1
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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238,951
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2
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly. |
153,099
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3
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For one or more of your dependents the last name doesn’t match our records or the records provided by the Social Security Administration.
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9,747
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4
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EIC was figured or entered incorrectly.
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4,454
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5
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We changed the amount of taxable social security benefits on page 1 of your tax return because there was an error in the computation of the taxable amount.
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4,384
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E-File Form 1040-EZ Error Count
1 |
We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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76,326
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2 |
We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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23,736
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3 |
We didn't allow the recovery rebate credit you claimed. You do not qualify for the credit since there was no qualifying income. |
269
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4 |
We didn't allow the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return. You do not qualify for the credit since the qualifying income shown on your return is less than $3000.
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145
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5
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EIC was figured or entered incorrectly.
|
48
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E-File Form 1040A Error Count
1 |
We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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246,536
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2 |
We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly. |
158,445
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3 |
EIC was figured or entered incorrectly.
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280
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4 |
We didn't allow the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return. You do not qualify for the credit since the qualifying income shown on your return is less than $3000.
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279
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5
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We changed the amount claimed as child tax credit on your tax return because no amount was entered or the amount entered was incorrect based on the number of boxes checked on line 6c and/or your adjusted gross income.
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163
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E-File Form 1040 Error Count
1
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We computed your recovery rebate credit for you.
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1,157,210
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2
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because the amount entered was computed incorrectly.
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515,744
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3
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We changed the amount of the recovery rebate credit you claimed on your tax return because your adjusted gross income exceeds the limitation for your filing status.
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5,188
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4
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EIC was figured or entered incorrectly. |
3,731
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5
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We changed the amount claimed as child tax credit on your tax return because no amount was entered or the amount entered was incorrect based on the number of boxes checked on line 6c and/or your adjusted gross income. |
1,429
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