Can I refile my taxes if it was rejected?

If you’ve already e-filed or mailed your return to the IRS or state taxing authority, you’ll need to complete an amended return. You can file Form 1040X through the H&R Block online and software tax preparation products or by going to your local H&R Block office. Additional fees may apply.

How do I contact the IRS about a rejected tax return?

If you have further questions, call us toll-free at 800-829-1040 (see Telephone Assistance for hours of operation).

How long does it take to correct a rejected tax return?

five days
If you receive a rejection of your e-filed return by the day after the filing deadline (usually April 15), the IRS gives you a rejection grace period of five days to refile a timely filed rejected return.

How many times can you e file after being rejected?

You can re-submit your e-filed return as many times as necessary until the filing deadline in October. However, we recommend that after three unsuccessful attempts (with the same e-file error), you print, sign, and mail your return. Some e-file issues cannot be resolved except by the IRS.

How many times can you e-file after being rejected?

How do I contact the IRS customer service?

Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted (see telephone assistance for more information).

What happens if my taxes get rejected twice?

The Rejection If you attempt to file your return twice, the IRS will reject the return and return it with an error code and explanation. The IRS typically uses error code 0515 or IND-515 to inform the sender that the taxpayer already filed a tax return for the same year using the same Social Security number.

Why does the IRS keep rejecting my efile?

When a tax return is e-filed and is rejected, it is often due to taxpayer information that has been entered incorrectly and does not match what the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expecting. If this happens to a user of E-file.com we do our best to email that user as soon as possible.

What should I do if my tax return is rejected?

No one likes rejection, especially when it comes in the form of a rejected tax return. Having your tax return rejected isn’t necessarily an immediate cause for concern. But you should figure out why the IRS rejected it, and submit a corrected return as quickly and accurately as possible.

Can the IRS reject a paper copy of your tax return?

When you mail a paper copy of your tax return, the IRS reject codes aren’t applicable. And although the IRS won’t technically reject your return because of some missing or incorrect information, the return won’t be considered as filed until it’s corrected.

What happens if someone uses your Social Security number to file taxes?

If someone uses your SSN to fraudulently file a tax return and claim a refund, your tax return could get rejected because your SSN was already used to file a return. When this happens, you’ll need to print your tax return and file it with Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavi t.

Are You delaying your tax refunds?

But they can still delay the processing of your return since your tax return must be complete before it’s considered filed or processed. Whether you mail your return or e-file it, one thing you can always do is double check that you didn’t make some of these common mistakes. If you don’t, you may be delaying receipt of your tax refund.