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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 10:10:42 PM

How many times can I efile after error

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 10:10:44 PM

You can re-submit your e-filed return as many times as necessary until the filing deadline in October.

However, we recommend that after three unsuccessful attempts (with the same e-file error), you print, sign, and mail your return. Some e-file issues cannot be resolved except by the IRS.

See the instructions below for TurboTax for desktop:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3401365

New Member
Feb 27, 2020 7:25:39 AM

I have used this site for 5 years last year I ammended my tax return. I was rejected this year 3 times for incorrect AGI which I know was entered correctly now when I try the e file is no longer an option on this site so how do I e file using Turbo Tax after I only have the mail option?@

New Member
Apr 17, 2020 6:49:30 AM

I am locked out so I am rejected from the ire because I sent it to many times with the wrong agii now I have the correct on scan I fix this

Returning Member
Apr 20, 2020 6:01:02 PM

How come I was told it couldn't be correct it it was only two dependents that I had to take out because I got confused cuz the 2018 I was doing it for my stimulus money

New Member
Feb 21, 2021 8:10:28 PM

I been rejected 5 times ,Can you please tell me which line did you find your AGI? Did you use your regular 1040 or 1040X. 

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2021 5:58:07 AM

On your 2019 tax return, your AGI is on line 8b of the Form 1040. 

 

When e-filing your return for the current year, use the AGI from the prior year's originally filed accepted return.

 

The current return will reject if the amended AGI amount is used. Do not use amounts from an amended return, a corrected amount from a math error notice, or a changed amount from the IRS.

Level 1
Mar 8, 2021 6:02:46 AM

My electronic filing was rejected 3 times by the IRS. Each time the problem was the AGI. I got a transcript from the IRS saying there was no record of my filing by paper last year despite the IRS cashing my check for the balance and before April 15. Can I try to file a fourth time and should I now use zero as my AGI since the IRS still has not processed my 2019 tax return. Are there limits to how many times I can attempt to efile.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 8, 2021 9:18:15 AM

@Dmullally123 You can try to e-file using 0 as your AGI. For more information, please see: What if I entered the correct AGI and I’m still getting an e-file reject?

Level 1
Mar 8, 2021 10:38:40 AM

Thanks Ashley, I will efile again using zero as AGI as I have nothing to lose. I was worried that I might be locked out by the IRS but it does not appear that is likely. 

Level 2
Mar 18, 2021 11:03:16 AM

PatriciaV,

Can you provide a reference to this information (preferably on the IRS web site, or an IRS document), that there is no limit to the number of times an e-file can be attempted? I was told by a TurboTax "expert" that the limit is 6.
Thank you.

New Member
Mar 22, 2021 7:15:59 PM

Have any other Peace Corps couples had problems with their federal tax returns e-filed through Turbo Tax being rejected because IRS thought they were duplicates?  How did you solve the problem?  I can’t reach anyone in Turbo Tax, IRS, or Peace Corps for assistance.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 22, 2021 7:20:35 PM

You can contact Turbo Tax customer support by clicking here @tjv

New Member
Mar 23, 2021 4:48:51 PM

I'm kind of glad I'm not the only one getting the AGI error. I wonder what's causing to be such an issue this year.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 23, 2021 5:03:47 PM

We understand you are having an experience with entering your AGI. Please follow the instructions in this link: (AGI Help Article). If this does not resolve your issue, what is the exact message you are getting?

New Member
Mar 24, 2021 6:57:16 PM

I thought I was the only one with this issue. I even tried to get a tax transcript from the IRS website but they changed the identification process so you have to enter credit card or mortgage loan info, which I have neither of. I'm frustrated atp. 

 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 24, 2021 7:06:22 PM

If you need to, you can also contact the IRS by following the instructions here @RoseHughes07

New Member
May 17, 2021 9:56:04 PM

I called customer service today with this same question - and was told I only had 2 attempts at submitting. I  don't believe the "expert" knew what she was talking about.  Still unresolved.  Prior year AGI is correct according to IRS transcript, but submission is not being accepted.  There needs to be a system in place to correct this - ridiculous. 

Level 1
Jan 26, 2022 10:10:51 AM

Is the the 2019 or 2020 return

New Member
Jan 29, 2022 7:16:18 PM

You can find your AGI on your last year's tax return paperwork

Returning Member
Feb 12, 2022 12:09:13 PM

I have received these codes and I don't know how to fix it: S3-F1040-020 and S3-1040-008-01. Is there anybody that can help me?  Thanks in advance.

Returning Member
Feb 12, 2022 12:12:26 PM

I have received these reject codes and I don't know how to fix it: S3-F1040-020 and S3-F1040-008-01. Is there anybody that can help me? Thanks. 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 12, 2022 2:23:22 PM

Please reach out to TurboTax Customer Support as your issue would be best resolved with one-on-one support. The agent will be able to help determine why you are receiving this particular rejection code.

What is the TurboTax phone number?

@Kbec980915

Returning Member
Feb 12, 2022 2:33:55 PM

Thank you. 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 15, 2022 2:10:04 PM

Assistance with fixing your return after been rejected has been provided by clicking here