Why does an IP PIN return still reject?
The return can still reject if the PIN is missing, stale, entered for the wrong person, or required for another person on the return.
An IP PIN is generated annually. If the taxpayer uses an older number, the e-file system may reject the return. If a dependent has an assigned IP PIN and the return is e-filed, that dependent's current PIN may also need to be entered in the proper place.
Use the reject code as a map:
- Does the code point to the primary taxpayer?
- Does it point to the spouse?
- Does it point to a dependent?
- Is the PIN from the current calendar year?
- Is the underlying dependent claim still valid?
Do not remove a valid dependent only to force acceptance. Fix the authentication problem, then file by an accepted method.
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