e-Filing

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A dependent was already claimed on someone else's return or a return already filed. (507-01, 902-01, IND-517-01, IND-516-01, SEIC-F1040-506-02). [CC]
An incorrect number was used to identify yourself to the IRS, such as an incorrect prior-year AGI, or identity theft PIN issues. (IND-181-01, IND-180.01, IND-996, IND-183-01). [CC]
A name doesn’t match Social Security records. (500-01, 503-02, 504-02). [CC]
When a return is rejected a message is generated with the rejected data and how to fix it. In most cases, it's no big deal. You can just correct the problem and refile your return. [CC]
Use the e-File Database to see important information about all the returns you have e-filed. [CC]
Learn how to e-File returns one at a time from View mode.
Follow four simple steps to e-file a return. [CC]
Tips for e-filing state returns that already have been accepted by the IRS. [CC]