2022 Early Rejected Return Solutions
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Reject Code: S3-F1040-019
If Schedule 3 (Form 1040), 'RfdblCrForChildAndDepdCareAmt' has a value greater than zero, then it must be equal to Form 2441, 'RfdblCrForChildAndDepdCareAmt'. Solution: Go in to the return, and re-transmit.
Reject Code: F8962-070
The e-File database indicates that Form 8962 or a binary attachment with description containing "ACA Explanation" must be present in the return. Solution: Go in to the return, go to Health Insurance > Select Yes > verify all Form 8962 questions are answered, exit the return and re-transmit. The IRS will not accept this return electronically if it does not include Form 8962.
Reject Code: IND-153-02
If 'RefundableCTCOrACTCAmt' in the return has a value greater than zero and Schedule 8812 (Form 1040), [ 'MainHomeInUSOverHalfYrInd' and 'BonaFidePRResidentInd'] are not checked, then it must be equal to Schedule 8812 (Form 1040), 'AdditionalChildTaxCreditAmt'. Solution: Go in to the return and re-transmit.
Reject Code: IND-241-01
If 'RefundableCTCOrACTCAmt' in the return has a value greater than zero, and Schedule 8812 (Form 1040), [ 'MainHomeInUSOverHalfYrInd' and 'BonaFidePRResidentInd' are not checked ], then it must not be greater than [ the number of dependents in 'DependentDetail' in the return with 'EligibleForChildTaxCreditInd' checked multiplied by 1400 ]. Solution: Go in to the return and re-transmit.
Federal Reject IND-181-01
The Primary Taxpayer did not enter a valid Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). Solution: Please visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for further information and re-transmit the return with the correct number entered in the Basic Information Menu. Additional information can be reviewed here.
***There are variations of this reject for the spouse and dependents. The solution is the same.
Reject Code: F1040-164-01
Form 8862 must be present in the return with Earned Income Credit Claimed Indicator checked. The e-File database indicates the taxpayer must file Form 8862 to claim Earned Income Credit after disallowance. Solution: Go in to the return, go to Federal Section > Deductions > Credits Menu > Claiming Certain Credits After Disallowance > Information for Claiming Certain Credits After Disallowance > Claim EIC After Disallowance. Exit the return and re-transmit. The IRS will not accept this return electronically if it does not include Form 8862.