Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) amount from last year is used as an electronic signature for this year’s return. This information helps the IRS confirm the identity of the person filing the return. Error codes beginning with “IND-031” and “IND-032” are issued when the AGI entered does not match the information in the IRS e-file […]
Use the e-File and Tax Refund Status webpage to check the status of your own income tax return filed through the TaxAct. Note. If you cannot find your return status: You may be entering the wrong Social Security Number (SSN). The SSN entered should be the primary taxpayer SSN for the return (first SSN listed on Form […]
Use the e-File and Tax Refund Status webpage to check the status of your own income tax return filed through the TaxAct. Note. If you cannot find your return status: You may be entering the wrong Social Security Number (SSN). The SSN entered should be the primary taxpayer SSN for the return (first SSN listed on Form […]
REJECTION CODE F1040-510 Primary Taxpayer Was Claimed As A Dependent on Another Return If your return was rejected because you were claimed as a dependent on another return, double-check the personal information you entered. If your name, SSN, or other data is incorrect, fix the mistake and resubmit your return. See Changing Basic Information (Name, […]
If your federal return is rejected due to Error Code F1040-511 or F1040SSPR-511, then the primary taxpayer is already listed as “Spouse” on a previously filed return with filing status “Married Filing Separate.” If one of the spouses already filed using “Married Filing Separately” as the filing status, the other spouse cannot file a separate […]
Your return will be rejected if your Social Security Number, name, or a number from your Form W-2 was incorrectly typed. Review and correct your personal information by following the steps in Changing Basic Information (Name, SSN, Birthdate) FAQ. Then, repeat the filing steps to resubmit your return. If the correction requires you to print […]
Generally, the IRS will process and issue refunds within 21 days. In some situations, your refund may take longer to be processed by the IRS or your financial institution. The IRS Where’s My Refund? page provides an actual personalized refund date as soon as the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund. The […]
Reject Codes R0000-504-02, SEIC-F1040-501-02, SEIC-F1040-535-02, SEIC-F1040-536-01 and SEIC-F1040-537-01 If a federal return is rejected by the IRS with rule number SEIC-F1040-501-02, SEIC-F1040-535-02, or R0000-504-02, a child’s name, social security number (SSN), or birth date does not match IRS records. For rejection R0000-504-02, the child was claimed as a dependent; for rejections SEIC-F1040-501-02 and SEIC-F1040-535-02, the […]
Filing your return is just the beginning! There are a lot of different situations and questions that arise after filing a tax return. Below are some of the most common questions that arise after filing. Refund Status After your return has been accepted, you can check the status of your refund on the IRS Where’s […]
As a taxpayer, it is your responsibility to ensure that your tax return has been successfully filed and accepted by the IRS or your state agency. Check your e-file status – Visit our Check E-File Taxes Status FAQ for assistance with our E-File and Tax Refund Status webpage. Track your federal refund – Use the IRS Where’s My Refund? webpage to […]
Checking Your State Return Status Visit the E-File and Tax Refund Status webpage of the tax agency you used to file. Keep in mind that state return acknowledgments may take up to 10 days. Checking Your State Refund Status Visit the State Resources webpage for your state’s tax department. Each state has different processing times, so delays may vary.
Once a return has been submitted electronically, it cannot be stopped. It will be transmitted to the IRS and processed. You will receive an acknowledgement from the IRS indicating the acceptance or rejection of your return, generally within 48 hours after they receive it. If the IRS rejects the return, you can make necessary corrections […]
If your return was rejected with either of the following IRS codes, you did not provide the information necessary to verify your e-filed return: IND-031: The primary taxpayer’s prior-year AGI or Self-Select PIN doesn’t match IRS records. IND-032: The spouse’s prior-year AGI or Self-Select PIN doesn’t match IRS records. For more information on these signature […]
Once the IRS accepts an e-filed return, they do not provide us further information regarding when the refunds are mailed or direct deposited. See Refunds – IRS Questions and Answers for details. Note that any link in the information above is updated each year automatically and will take you to the most recent version of […]
To file a return in TaxAct, you must complete the filing steps from within your return. To file your TaxAct return, go to our File My Return with TaxAct FAQ. After you submit your return, you should receive an email within 24-48 hours indicating that your return has been received by TaxAct and submitted to […]
See the following instructions if you received one of these IRS rejection codes: “FW2-502,” “1099R-502-02,” “F2439-502-01,” or “FW2G-502.” Understanding reject code “FW2-502:” If your return is rejected with this code, the Employer Identification Number (EIN) you entered for a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement does not match the number in the IRS Masterfile. An […]
If your refund was smaller than you expected, it may have been reduced by the IRS or a Financial Management Service (FMS) to pay past-due child support, federal agency nontax debts, state income tax obligations, or unemployment compensation debts owed to a state. If your debt was submitted for offset by another agency, the FMS […]
Several factors may delay the processing of a refund or affect its amount during a typical tax year, including the following: Claiming Credits Covered Under the PATH Act of 2015: Refunds may be delayed for taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). For more details, see “Refund […]
If your tax return is rejected because the listed dependent’s Social Security Number (SSN) is being used on another tax return, and you verified that the information you supplied is correct, you will need to file a paper return for this filing season. The rejection could be caused by an error on another taxpayer’s return, […]
To correct error codes for Forms W-2, W-2G, or 1099-R, you need to access the Form again in the TaxAct program and make sure the information you entered is correct. “Form W-2 – Adding,’ Reviewing’ or Deleting” Form W-2G – Entering Gambling Winnings in Program Form 1099-R – Entering Distributions from Retirement Plans The Payer […]
If your return was rejected due to Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), your AGI from the prior year doesn’t match the number in the IRS e-file database. Verify that the AGI you’re using is from the original return and not an amended or corrected return. In the event you need to file a corrected return, you […]
REJECTION CODES IND-512-01, F1040-512, and F1040SSPR-512 Dependent’s (or Qualifying Child’s) SSN Listed as Primary or Secondary SSN on Same or Separate Return. If your return was rejected because your dependent or qualifying child was also listed as the primary or secondary taxpayer on your return or another return, you have two options: Note. Be sure […]
REJECTION CODES F1040-513 and F1040A-513 Spouse Listed as Primary Taxpayer or Dependent on Another Return. If your return was rejected because your spouse’s SSN was listed as the primary taxpayer or dependent on another return, please verify that the Social Security Number entered for the spouse is correct. This information should be the same as […]
Rejection codes that refer to a mismatched name, birth date, or Social Security Number (SSN) indicate that information on Form 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return or in the filing steps doesn’t match the IRS e-file database. IRS records are generated by the Social Security Administration, so all names, birth dates, and SSNs should match […]
If the return was accepted Once your return has been accepted, you can no longer make changes to it in the TaxAct program. You must create an amended return in order to make changes to your return. Go to our Form 1040-X – How to Create an Amended Return FAQ for more information. If the […]
REJECTION CODES R0000-507-01 and F1040SSPR-507-01 Dependent Was Claimed On Another Return If your return was rejected because your dependent was claimed on another return, double-check the information you entered for the dependent. If the name, SSN, or other data for the dependent is incorrect, fix the mistake and resubmit your return. If the dependent’s information […]
Like many places of business during the COVID-19 epidemic, the IRS has had to modify its operations to comply with CDC guidelines and protect the health of its employees. While the IRS is continuing essential services, some changes in staffing could affect processing time for communication and mailed tax returns. For more details and for […]
You can click one of the help topics for common e-filing issues, or click any of the error codes listed. Common e-filing issues: IRS Reject Codes – Name, Birthdate, SSN Mismatch IRS Reject Codes – Self Select PIN/AGI Mismatch IRS Reject Codes – Employer ID Number (EIN) or Payer’s ID Number Ineligible for Self-Select PIN […]
You can get refund information about your federal income tax return through the IRS’s secure website 24 hours after IRS acknowledges receipt of your return. Where’s My Refund? is fast, easy, and safe. You will need to enter three pieces of information from your e-filed return: Your Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Your […]
To confirm that your e-filed return has been accepted, check your Electronic Filing Status. If you provided an e-mail address in the electronic filing steps, you should receive two e-mails (unless you have a spam filter or an e-mail blocking device that would prevent you from receiving them): The first e-mail will confirm that your […]
The IRS imposes a limit of five on the number of tax returns that you may file electronically (“e-filing”). This limitation is imposed by the IRS, not by TaxAct. Note: The IRS imposes the five-return limit specifically on electronically filed returns. If you reach the five-return e-file limit, you may submit paper copies of any additional tax returns. […]
To check the e-file status of your return, you will need to provide identifying information including your social security number (SSN). Your SSN is the most specific and unique identifier associated with your tax return; there may be dozens of John Smiths in our database, but none will share the same SSN. To help keep your […]
Check Status of Your Electronically Filed Return and IRS Refund (Video)
The IRS will start accepting returns on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. If you file on the first day, you should expect to receive an acknowledgement no later than Wednesday, January 18th. All returns will show a status of "Awaiting Acceptance" until the IRS accepts the return and sends an acknowledgment which will be forwarded to […]
Each state processes their returns individually. Therefore, we are unable to provide estimated processing times for state returns. You may inquire about your State refund by contacting your State Office directly by phone. We are merely the transmitters of your return to the IRS and state office. Once you have successfully submitted your state tax […]
Schedule M – Economic Recovery Payments Received does not match the IRS records. If you do not recall if you received the payment, please contact your respective agency below to verify before resubmitting the return claiming the Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credits. If you contact the agency and a discrepancy did occur, then […]
If you are expecting a refund this year, there are several things you should know about checking the status of a successfully filed (accepted) return. You can check the status of your refund online by going to Where’s My Refund on the IRS website. You will need to have your SSN, filing status, and exact whole-dollar refund […]
