ACA Explanation Turbotax Rejected: How do I fix rejected TurboTax?

To fix your rejected return, first, find your rejection code—it indicates the reason your return was rejected. The code is in the email you received and in TurboTax after selecting Fix my return.

To fix and refile your return, select Fix it now or Revisit and TurboTax will guide you through fixing and refiling your return.

For detailed instructions, you can also search your reject code in TurboTax to follow along with a dedicated help article.

When you’re unsuccessful at e-filing a return, the system is set up to generate a reject code so that you know exactly what information is missing or needs to be corrected. Just make the corrections, and you’ll be able to make a second attempt at e-filing. For example, if your return is rejected because of reject code 0500, all this means is that you forgot to include your Social Security number somewhere on the return.

But if the reject code is 0504, it’s a dependent’s Social Security number that’s missing.

The IRS uses a long list of reject codes that cover a number of possible reasons for the rejection. When you use TurboTax to prepare your return, we’ll check for common errors before you file. But if your e-file is rejected, we’ll tell you exactly why, and give you the steps to correct it. You’ll be able to resubmit your corrected return, and we’ll tell you when it’s accepted by the IRS.