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March 8, 2026
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Tax Return Rejected - Form 8915F

  • March 8, 2026
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Hi there,

I filed my 2025 Form 1040, but it's rejected due to incomplete Form 8915F. Printed out the same form and filled it out: the amounts on Ln. 23 and Ln. 26 ended different than the amounts on the Form in TT. I used Worksheet 4 from IRS Instructions to figure out the taxable amount for 2025 year.

Should I correct the amounts on TT Form 8915F and file the return again or wait for software update, which can take a quite long time?

To be precise:   2024 Disaster Distribution $5000, spread over 3 years.

                             First yr Taxable amount is $1667.

 

Thanks!

 

    2 replies

    AmyC
    Level 15
    March 9, 2026

    Let's try a few things:

    Line 23 is the 2024 amount. Check to see if the program is picking up last year's information correctly from your 1099-R entry.

    Be sure the 8915F is filled in with the exact same FEMA number for a data match. This can cause an IRS reject.

    When you enter the 1099-R, be sure you go through all the questions.

     

    If that doesn't work:

    A full or corrupted cache can cause problems in TurboTax, sometimes you need to clear your cache (that is, remove these temporary files).

    Online version:

    1. Delete the form 1099-R, 8915F and any associated worksheets- if possible, see How to Delete  
    2. Log out of your return and try one or more of the following:
      • Don't use Internet Explorer.
      • Clear cache and cookies,
      • Sign in using a different browser.
      • Sign in using a different device.
    3. Log back into your return.
      • Enter the information again. 

    Desktop version: 

    1. Delete the form 1099-R, 8915F and any associated worksheets
    2. Save your return while closing the program.
    3. Update the program
    4. Open
    5. Enter the information again.
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    ZuzaAuthor
    Level 2
    March 10, 2026

    Thank you for your advice!

    I did exactly as you said but it didn't work out. Checked for TT updates and there weren't any.

    When I go to Your 2025 Income Summary screen on TT, in Retirement Plans and Social Security, TT says "Needs Review".

    I checked Worksheet 4 for Form 8915F, it gives different amount for this year's Ln. 23. Maybe I need to use that amount?  Now I am stuck and can't e-file my taxes because there is something missing.