E-File Rejected - can I start over?

[sv2334]

My e-file was rejected because my agi did not match last year's return.  Upon investigating I realized my file from last year did not import on the file that was submitted.  Because it has already been started I can't import last years, so would need to start over.  I can re-enter all the numbers on new return after import, but could I then just file this new return?  What would happen to the rejected return already submitted?

[xmasbaby0]

 If it was rejected for AGI—-be aware that many 2021 returns took so long for the IRS to process that your 2021 AGI might not be in the IRS system.   Try using zero instead.

If filing with zero is rejected then file again but select the option that you did not file last year.  The IRS does not see that question and it will allow you to e-file with no AGI question.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/agi/help/where-do-i-correct-my-agi-in-turbotax-online/00/26311

If that does not work and you still cannot e-file, then print, sign, and mail your tax return.

[sv2334]

Thanks for the quick response!  I would really just like to start over - I think what happened as a partial or bad file imported and not the one that I wanted - on this years return it is not showing the 5 year history like it did in the past so I am a little nervous, but did submit already!  Would just like to start over and submit again but not sure if you can?  haven't gotten that far yet.

[xmasbaby0]

It will not let you clear and start over after you have already tried to file.   You can tiptoe around and make some changes if you need to, and then try to e-file again.