{"id":39893,"date":"2018-09-25T13:35:30","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T18:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?post_type=support&p=39893"},"modified":"2019-02-01T09:32:07","modified_gmt":"2019-02-01T15:32:07","slug":"tax-return-rejected-issue","status":"publish","type":"support","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/support\/online\/finalizing-online-return\/tax-return-rejected-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Return Rejected When You e-File?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you e-file, the IRS requires you to follow a strict set of rules. If those rules aren\u2019t followed to the letter, your tax return will be rejected. If your tax return was rejected, it could be due to a number of reasons \u2013 such as missing information.<\/p>\n

However, there could be another issue, like a name or number that doesn\u2019t match up with the data the IRS already has on file. We\u2019ll notify you if your return is rejected, and if it\u2019s something you can correct, we\u2019ll tell you how to fix the issue.<\/p>\n

What Do I Do If My Tax Return Is Rejected?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your return is rejected due to a typo or a misspelling, you can fix your return, and then re-submit it to the IRS:<\/p>\n

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  1. Choose Overview<\/strong> at the top of the screen in your H&R Block Online product.<\/li>\n
  2. Go to Check Status<\/strong> or Next Steps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose Details about the Rejection<\/strong> and Fix Issues<\/strong> to correct any problems.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    After you\u2019ve updated your return, you can choose Continue to File<\/strong>. If that doesn\u2019t appear as an option, it means there are still additional issues that you need to look at and fix. Choose Next Issue<\/strong> to fix any of these remaining problems.<\/p>\n

    Once you\u2019ve corrected all the issues, we\u2019ll ask you how you want to re-file your return. Go ahead and choose the e-file option. Follow the additional steps on the next few screens to re-file your rejected tax return.<\/p>\n

    If you find that all of your information, such as your birthday and Social Security number, is correct, then you should contact the IRS and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their records.<\/p>\n

    You can reach them by calling:<\/p>\n

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    • IRS — 800-829-1040<\/li>\n
    • SSA — 800-772-1213<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Other Reasons Your Tax Return Might Have Been Rejected<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      It\u2019s also possible your tax return was rejected due to someone fraudulently filing a return with your SSN. If this is the case, you might be required to print and mail your corrected return. Contact the IRS to verify.<\/p>\n

      Remember, if your original return was filed by the due date and was rejected, there\u2019s no need for you to worry. The IRS considers your return on time as long as you made the corrections and file it again within five business days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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