no rejection code, nor explanation

My federal tax return was rejected immediately by IRS. Intuit said the proper forms for energy credit would not be available until March17 and to refile.  I am trying to file an amended return and not claim any energy credit. Now the Intuit computed return says i owe $1000 when i file, even though the IRS never gave me that refund, they rejected my return! Do I need to send the IRS $1000 and "trust" they will be sending it back to me? Doesn't make sense. Thanks for any help.