Age Name SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures 3 - IRS

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Question I filed electronically and my tax return was rejected. What do I do now? Answer

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

You should receive an explanation of why your return was rejected.
If you made a mistake in entering a Social Security number, a payer's identification number, omitted a form, or misspelled a name, you can correct these errors and electronically file your tax return again.
Unfortunately, there are other issues that will cause you to have to file your return by mail.
To timely file a paper return after an electronic return was rejected, your paper return must be postmarked by the later of the due date of the return (including extensions) or 10 calendar days after the date the IRS gives notification that it has rejected your electronic return. Also:
- Provide an explanation for why you are filing after the due date,
- Include a copy of the rejection notification,
- Give a brief history of the corrective actions you took (if applicable),
- Write in red at the top of the first page "Rejected Electronic Return - (Date)," and
- Sign and mail your paper return.
If your return was rejected indicating you or your spouse have already filed or you have further questions, call us at 800-829-1040 (see Telephone assistance for hours of operation).
For general information about e-file, refer to IRS Free File: Do your taxes for free.

Category Electronic filing (e-file) Sub-Category Age, name or SSN rejects, errors, correction procedures Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 23-Dec-2025