Notices & Letters
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I received a letter from IRS indicating that due to my misprint of my daughter's social security number, the exemption was rejected. Can I make the correction and still receive the exemption?
If the return rejected because you made a mistake in the social security number or misspelled a name, you can fix these errors. You are entitled to the exemption if your child qualifies as your dependent. You should correct the return with the verified social security number and return it with a copy of the IRS letter.
14.1 Electronic Filing and Tele-File: Age/Name/SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures I filed electronically but my tax return was rejected. What do I do now?
Your next action depends on the reason your return was rejected. If you made a mistake in entering the social security number or misspelled a name, you can fix these errors and have the return sent again to the IRS. There are other errors that will cause you to have to file using a paper return. If you have further questions, you can call our Customer Service number at 800-829-0922. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: We tried to file electronically and the tax return was rejected because my wife's name did not match her social security number. What should we do?
If the name on her social security card differs from what was provided on the tax return, the electronic transmission will be rejected. This means the return has not been filed. You need to either use the name exactly as shown on her social security card or change her card at the Social Security Administration and allow two weeks before resubmitting your return electronically.
You can contact the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security Administration office and follow their procedures to correct your records.
For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: How long after I change my name with social security will I be able to file my tax return electronically?
Two weeks after you change your name with the Social Security Administration, the IRS should have the information and you should be able to file electronically. If you do not have two weeks to wait before the due date for filing your return timely, you will need to file a paper return. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: My electronic tax return keeps getting rejected for a dependent's social security number used more than once or on another return. I have verified the social security numbers of all my dependents with the Social Security Administration and no one else is authorized to claim our children on their taxes. How do I correct this error so that an e-file return will go through?
Unfortunately, you will need to file a paper return this year. You should also attach documentation supporting the social security numbers in question for the dependents and a copy of the e-file rejection notice. Whether the cause of this rejection is the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim your dependent, the IRS has security measures in place to ensure the accuracy of returns submitted. In such cases, the IRS will question the dependency exemptions claimed by any other party using the wrong social security number. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: I have electronically filed my tax return and it has not been accepted because a dependent's social security number and last name do not match the IRS records. I have checked with the Social Security Administration office and the information is correct as it appears on their social security cards. What do I do now?
Unfortunately, you will need to file a paper return this year. You should also attach documentation supporting the social security numbers in question for the dependents and a copy of the e-file rejection notice. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: Could you explain the electronic filing error message: Primary social security number was previously used as a dependent's social security number on another tax return?
The social security number in question appeared as a dependent on another tax return for this same year. Whether the cause of this rejection is the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim a dependent using your primary social security number, the IRS has security measures in place to ensure the accuracy of returns submitted. In such cases, the IRS will question the dependency exemptions claimed by any other party using the wrong social security number. If you have verified this primary social security number and found no errors, you need to file a correct paper return. You should attach documentation supporting the social security number in question and a copy of the e-file rejection notice. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: Could you explain the electronic filing error message: Dependent's social security number was used as primary and claimed self as an exemption on another tax return?
This message means the social security number for the person whose exemption is being claimed on this tax return as a dependent has already been filed on another tax return as the primary taxpayer claiming the exemption. This may occur when your child has filed his or her own return and not checked the box that someone else can claim him or her as a dependent. Whether the cause of this rejection is the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim your dependent, the IRS has security measures in place to ensure the accuracy of returns submitted. In such cases, the IRS will question the exemptions claimed by any other party using the wrong social security number. If you have verified the dependent's social security number and found no errors, you need to file a correct paper return. You should attach documentation supporting the social security number in question and a copy of the e-file rejection notice. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: I am concerned that someone else may be using my social security number to file taxes without my knowledge and would like to know what to do?
Your concern may be the result of having had your e-file tax return rejected with an error message that your social security number has already been used on another return for the same tax year. The cause of this rejection would be the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim your exemption, the IRS has security measures in place to verify the accuracy of tax returns and validity of social security numbers submitted. If you received this electronic filing error message and you have verified your social security number and have found no errors, you need to file a correct paper return. You should attach documentation social security number in question and a copy of the e-file rejection notice. You are entitled to file your return correctly. If, however, you have knowledge of tax fraud being committed, you may make an anonymous report by calling 800-829-0433. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: How can I make sure no one files under my name using my social security number?
Your concern may be the result of having had your e-file tax return rejected with an error message that your social security number has already been used on another return for the same tax year. The cause of this rejection could be the result of a typo on another return or an attempt by another party to claim your exemption, the IRS has security measures in place to verify the accuracy of tax returns and validity of social security numbers submitted. If you received this electronic filing error message and you have verified your social security number and have found no errors, you need to file a correct paper return. You should attach documentation supporting the social security number in question and a copy of the e-file rejection notice. If, however, you have knowledge of tax fraud being committed, you may make an anonymous report by calling 800-829-0433. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: I corrected my date of birth with the Social Security Administration and received my new social security card in the mail. However, my tax return is still being rejected due to the date of birth. How should I proceed?
Allow two weeks for our records to be corrected. If it is still a problem, call 800-829-1040 to see what our records still show. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: We electronically filed our tax return and it came back stating that it was rejected for an error with my husband's date of birth not matching his social security number. There has never been a problem before this year and it does have the correct date. What do we do?
Unfortunately, you will need to file a paper return this year. You should also attach documentation supporting the social security number and date of birth in question and a copy of the e-file rejection notice. Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) at 1-800-772-1213 to verify the accuracy of your date of birth as recorded with SSA. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: 14.3 Electronic Filing and Tele-File: Due Dates & Extension Dates for e-file I'm in the process of getting a name and social security number mismatch error corrected with the Social Security Administration. In the meantime, what can I do to avoid a penalty notice for not filing my tax return on time?
If there is not enough time before the due date to get the IRS records updated from the Social Security Administration, you will need to file a paper return by mail. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
References: How can I send in my tax return before April 15th when e-file won't accept a wrong social security number?
You can file a paper return. You will still need to fix the problem with the social security number in order to file electronically in the future. Contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.
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