Common IRS Reject and Error Codes

The IRS may reject a tax return for various reasons, such as incorrect personal information, errors in income reporting, deductions, or credits, duplicate tax returns, math errors, filing status errors, signature errors, and identity theft. It is essential to carefully review the tax return for errors before submitting it to the IRS to avoid rejection. In case of rejection, the taxpayer must review the error message and follow the instructions provided by the IRS for correcting the error. Filing an accurate and complete tax return can help avoid penalties, interest, and potential legal consequences.

It is important to carefully review the tax return for errors before submitting it to the IRS to avoid a tax return rejection. If a tax return is rejected, the taxpayer should carefully review the error message and follow the instructions for correcting the error. Here are some common IRS reject codes and their possible solutions: 

List of Common IRS Reject Codes

Reject Code IND-031: The Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) provided on the tax return is already on file with the IRS.

Solution:

1. Double-check that you have entered the correct SSN or ITIN.
2. If the SSN or ITIN belongs to someone else, verify and correct the information.
3. If it is correct, contact the IRS to resolve the issue.

Reject Code IND-032: The name of the primary taxpayer or spouse on the tax return does not match the name on file with the Social Security Administration.

Solution: Verify that you have entered the correct name and that it matches the name on file with the Social Security Administration. If the name is incorrect, update it and resubmit the tax return.

Reject Code IND-035: The tax return claims a dependent who has already been claimed on another tax return.

Solution: Verify that the dependent claimed on your tax return has not already been claimed on another tax return. If you have the right to claim the dependent, resubmit the tax return. If you do not have the right to claim the dependent, remove them from the tax return and resubmit.

Reject Code IND-037: The tax return claims a dependent who does not meet the qualifying child or qualifying relative criteria.

Solution: Review the criteria for claiming a dependent and verify that the dependent meets the criteria. If the dependent does not meet the criteria, remove them from the tax return and resubmit.

Reject Code R0000-902-01: The tax return has been rejected by the IRS.

Solution: This general reject code could indicate any number of errors. Review the tax return for errors and resubmit it.

In general, if your tax return is rejected, carefully review the error message and follow the instructions for correcting the error. Make the necessary corrections and resubmit your tax return to the IRS.

Reject Code F1040-524-01: The tax return claims the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), but another taxpayer has already claimed the qualifying child on the tax return for the same tax year.

Solution: Verify that you are eligible to claim the EITC and that another taxpayer has not claimed the qualifying child. If the child has been claimed by another taxpayer, remove the child from the tax return and resubmit.

Reject Code F1040-533-01: The tax return claims the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), but another taxpayer has already claimed the qualifying child on the tax return for the same tax year.

Solution: Verify that you are eligible to claim the ACTC and that another taxpayer has not claimed the qualifying child. If the child has been claimed by another taxpayer, remove the child from the tax return and resubmit.

Reject Code F1040-507-01: The tax return claims a dependent who does not have a valid SSN or ITIN.

Solution: Verify that the dependent has a valid SSN or ITIN. If the dependent does not have a valid SSN or ITIN, remove them from the tax return and resubmit.

Reject Code R0000-504-01: The tax return has been rejected due to a duplicate Social Security number.

Solution: Verify that you have not already submitted a tax return using the same SSN. Contact the IRS to resolve the issue if you have already submitted a tax return using the same SSN.

Reject Code R0000-902-01: A system error has rejected the tax return.

Solution: This general reject code could indicate any number of errors. Review the tax return for errors and resubmit it. If the error persists, contact the IRS for assistance.