Category: Códigos de Rechazo Federales del IRS
Reject codes are changing as the IRS and states move to a new way of processing returns known as MeF (Modernized E-Filing). We will continually update our lists as the codes are sent to us. Please view the list below for reference purposes. You can also look in your account at the “Show Details” link on the Welcome Back page for further information.
Reject Codes effective as of January 1, 2012:
Reject Code | How to Fix |
R0000-500 | To correct the SSN or Name entered on your return, select Basic Information from the navigation bar at the top of the page >> Personal Information. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
FW2-502 | To correct the Employer EIN, select Federal Section from the navigation bar >> Enter Income Myself >> Wages and Salaries >> Edit next to the W-2 entered and make any necessary corrections. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
FW2-505-01 | You must contact your employer and obtain the EIN used in the tax year. To correct the EIN number in your account, select Federal Section from the navigation bar>> Enter Income Myself>> Wages and Salaries >> Edit next to the W-2 entered. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
R0000-503 | To correct the Spouse's SSN or Name entered on your return, select Basic Information from the navigation bar at the top of the page >> Personal Information. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
R0000-504-01 | The Dependent SSN listed does not match the Name as reported to the IRS by the Social Security Administration. To correct the SSN or Name entered on your return, select Basic Information from the navigation bar at the top of the page >> Dependents/Qualifying Person. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. If you feel this is in error, please contact your local Social Security Office to verify and correct the information. The Social Security Administration updates the IRS records every ten days. |
R0000-507-01 | A Dependent on your return has already been claimed as a dependent on someone else's return. To remove the Dependent from your return, select Basic Information from the navigation bar at the top of the page >> Dependents/Qualifying Person >> Delete next to the dependent in question. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. If you feel this is an error, please print your return by creating a PDF document in the summary section, sign, and mail the return for filing. |
IND-031 | The Prior Year AGI or Prior Year Pin entered for the Taxpayer’s electronic signature does not match the IRS master file. To correct this, please select “E-file” from the Navigation Bar and then complete the E-file process by going through menu to the Taxpayer Signature Page. (If there is a state attached to your filing, please be sure to resubmit the state return as well) Here you can verify the information that you entered. Please keep in mind that you need to enter only one or the other prior year entry to sign your return. If you need to obtain an alternate pin number from the IRS, please select the link on the Signature page (located at the bottom) and enter the information requested by the IRS. You will be issued a pin number that you can enter as your Prior Year Pin and then check the box that states “Received Alternate Pin from IRS”. Continue from this page through to the end and “SUBMIT” your return(s) to resend. |
IND-032 | The Prior Year AGI or Prior Year Pin entered for the Spouse's electronic signature does not match the IRS master file. To correct this, please select “E-file” from the Navigation Bar and then complete the E-file process by going through menu to the Taxpayer Signature Page. (If there is a state attached to your filing, please be sure to resubmit the state return as well) Here you can verify the information that you entered. Please keep in mind that you need to enter only one or the other prior year entry to sign your return. If you need to obtain an alternate pin number from the IRS, please select the link on the Signature page (located at the bottom) and enter the information requested by the IRS. You will be issued a pin number that you can enter as your Prior Year Pin and then check the box that states “Received Alternate Pin from IRS”. Continue from this page through to the end and “SUBMIT” your return(s) to resend. |
SEIC-F1040-535 | To correct the SSN or Date of birth of the dependents entered, select Basic Information from the navigation bar at the top of the page>> Dependents/Qualifying Person. Select Edit to go to the entry screen and make any necessary corrections and Continue to save your changes. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
SEIC-F1040-501 | To correct the SSN or Dependent's Name entered, select Basic Information from the navigation bar at the top of the page>> Dependents/Qualifying Person. Select Edit to go to the entry screen and make any necessary corrections and Continue to save your changes. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
F1040-522 | The date of birth for the Primary Taxpayer does not match the SSN listed on the IRS Master File. Please select Edit Return to enter the program and select Personal Information to review the information entered for the Primary Taxpayers SSN and Date of Birth. If the information shown is correct, you will need to contact your local Social Security Administration and verify the Date of Birth they have for the Primary TaxPayer listed. Make any necessary corrections and resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
F1040-523 | The date of birth for the Spouse does not match the SSN listed on the IRS Master File. Please select Edit Return to enter the program and select Personal Information to review the information entered for the Spouse's SSN and Date of Birth. If the information shown is correct, you will need to contact your local Social Security Administration and verify the Date of Birth they have for the Spouse listed. Make any necessary corrections and resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
F1099R-502-01 | The EIN number listed on the 1099R does not match the name of the payer per the IRS Master File. To correct this information, please select Federal Section from the navigation bar>> Enter Myself >>IRA/Pension and Social Security Benefits >> Edit Next to the 1099-R or RRB-1099-R>> Edit next the 1099R listed >> verify the EIN number listed and the Payor name for accuracy >> make the necessary corrections and CONTINUE to save your corrections. Resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
FW2G-502 | To correct the EIN number on from Form W-2G, select the Federal tab and then Income. You can select "Enter Myself" and go to Other Income. Then select "Gambling Winnings" and Edit next to the W-2G in question. Select Continue to Next Step to save your corrections and resubmit your return through E-file on the navigation bar. |
9999 | An update to correct this reject code was released 1/25/2012. Please resubmit your return by selecting and completing the E-file section in your account. |
SEIC-F1040-506-01 | A child listed on your return has already been claimed for EIC purposes on another tax return. You must remove the dependent from your return in order to resubmit by E-file. If you feel this is an error, please print your return by creating a PDF document in the summary section, sign, and mail the return for filing. |
SEIC-F1040-501-01 | The SSN and name of a dependent listed on Schedule EIC does not match the IRS records for that dependent. If you feel this is in error, please contact your local Social Security Office to verify and correct the information. The Social Security Administration updates the IRS records every ten days. |
IND-510 | The spouse listed on your return is listed as having already filed a tax return for this tax year. You must remove the spouse from your return to resubmit the return by electronic filing. If you feel this is an error, please print your return by creating a PDF document in the summary section, sign, and mail the return for filing. |
F1040-524 | The Primary Date of Birth must match the Primary SSN as reported by the Social Security Administration. To verify and correct the information, please select Basic Information and then Personal Information. Make your corrections and select "Continue to Next Step" to save your changes. You will then resubmit your return through the E-file section. If you feel this is in error, please contact your local Social Security Office to verify and correct the information. The Social Security Administration updates the IRS records every ten days. |
F1040-525 | The Primary Date of Birth must match the Primary SSN as reported by the Social Security Administration. To verify and correct the information, please select Basic Information and then Personal Information. Make your corrections and select "Continue to Next Step" to save your changes. You will then resubmit your return through the E-file section. If you feel this is in error, please contact your local Social Security Office to verify and correct the information. The Social Security Administration updates the IRS records every ten days. |
F1040-526 | The Spouse's Date of Birth must match the Primary SSN as reported by the Social Security Administration. To verify and correct the information, please select Basic Information and then Personal Information. Make your corrections and select "Continue to Next Step" to save your changes. You will then resubmit your return through the E-file section. If you feel this is in error, please contact your local Social Security Office to verify and correct the information. The Social Security Administration updates the IRS records every ten days. |
F1040-512 | The Dependent on your tax return is listed as a Primary or Secondary Taxpayer on an already accepted tax return. In order to e-file your tax return, you must remove the dependent from your return by deleting the dependent in the Basic Information section. If you feel this is in error, you will need to print, sign and mail your return to the IRS for filing. The dependent will be required to file an amended return to remove their exemption if claimed in error. |
F1040EZ-524 | The Primary Date of Birth must match the Primary SSN as reported by the Social Security Administration. To verify and correct the information, please select Basic Information and then Personal Information. Make your corrections and select "Continue to Next Step" to save your changes. You will then resubmit your return through the E-file section. If you feel this is in error, please contact your local Social Security Office to verify and correct the information. The Social Security Administration updates the IRS records every ten days. |
F540-670 | This reject code usually indicates a discrepancy between the withholdings that you are reporting and what has been reported to California. The most common correction for this error is to go to the California State return and select the "Payments" section. Go to "Withholdings from Form 1099" and change the Form Type to "Blank" and delete the "withholdings" you have entered. Select "Continue to Next Step" to save your entries and exit the state return. Resubmit your return through the "Efile" tab. |
IND-181 | You have received Federal Reject Code IND 181. The IRS is saying that the 6-digit Identity Theft PIN you were issued is not present on your return. This number must be correct and present on the return. Please go back into your return and select Federal Section>>Miscellaneous Forms>>IRS Identification PIN and enter the 6-digit Identity Theft PIN issued by the IRS. After making the entry, you can resubmit the return again at no additional charge. If you do not have the Identity Theft PIN you were issued, you will need to contact the IRS directly at (800) 829-1040. |