TOP REJECTS WE ARE SEEING (02/01/2024)

TOP REJECTS WE ARE SEEING (02/01/2024)

IND-181-01:The Primary Taxpayer did not enter a valid Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). Please visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for further information and resubmit your return with the correct number.

IND-180-01: Primary taxpayer’s Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) must match the e-File database. Please double check your entry and resubmit your return with the correct number.

IND-996: The Dependent/Qualifying Person Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) provided on the return is not valid. Please visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for further information and resubmit your return with the correct number
TIP:  If the return is carried forward, a warning will be displayed prior to going to the e-file section to let you know that someone on on the prior year return had a PIN.  The PINs are different each year and are sent to the taxpayer via the address on the prior year return.

F8962-070: The e-File database indicates that Form 8962 or a binary attachment with description containing “ACA Explanation” must be present in the return
TIP:  The IRS has information on their master file that indicates that someone on the return has a 1095-A on file for at least 1 month during the tax year.  This data must be provided in order to electronically file the return.



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