Age/Name/SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures

There must be an error on your return. Please review the following:

Your next action depends on the reason your return was rejected.
You should receive an explanation of why the return was rejected.
If a mistake was made when entering a social security number, a payer’s identification number, omitting a form, or misspelling a name; the errors can be corrected and the return can be resubmitted electronically again with the IRS.
Unfortunately, there are other errors that will cause you to have to file a paper return by mail.
If you have further questions, you can call our Customer Service number at 800-829-1040.
For general information about e-file, refer to Filing Options.

Category: Electronic Filing (e file)
Subcategory: Age, Name or SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures

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The OMB number for this study is 1545-1432.
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