I have a return rejected with the error code 526-03 need some help understanding this

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March 7, 2023
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Here is the explanation sent with the rejection and code: F1040-526-03 - If 'PINTypeCd' in the Return Header has the value "Self-Select On-Line" and the filing status of the return is married filing jointly and Form 1040, [ 'SpecialProcessingLiteralCd' and 'CombatZoneCd' and 'SpecialProcessingCodeTxt' and 'SpouseDeathDt' ] do not have values, then 'SpouseBirthDt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database.

This is very difficult to decipher/understand. Birth dates in the return for the spouse are correct and not in error. Is there anything else that I missing here?

Mike9241

Level 15

check the birth date of the taxpayer and spouse. if "correct" contact the Social Security Adm to verify. this may require an in-person visit and a copy of your birth certificate. it is the SSA that provides the birth dates to the iRS. so if there's an issue they are the only ones that can resolve it. if the SSA has the correct birth date but you're not using it, then you should be able to correct it in Turbotax and resubmit. otherwise. you will need to file by mail for 2022.

Mike9241

tjsil99Author

Level 2

Thank you, actually doing this for my 90+ year old folks. All info. is correct within the returns, so instead of fighting this through the SSA, etc., decided to just go ahead and mail the return since we won't run into the electronic return vetting that a mailed return doesn't require.

Again, thanks for the response!

luc48

Level 2

I have the same problem and I double-checked the dates. This looks more like a bug in TurboTax potentially. I never had this issue before with TurboTax e-filing.

KatrinaLO

Level 14

It appears the IRS rejected your return because your spouse's date of birth doesn't match IRS records. If you believe this information is incorrect, you can easily edit this information to move forward. If you believe it to be correct, you can try the suggestion above, by Mike9241.

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