My federal return was rejected but there is no 'fix it now' button on my tax home screen. Any advice?

[DoninGA]

You received an email from TurboTax for the rejected tax return.  It has the rejection message and the rejection code.  What does it say?

[mochapop]

F1040-526-04 - 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, [('CombatZoneLiteralCd' and 'CombatZoneCd') in 'CombatZoneDtl' and 'SpecialConditionTxt' and 'SpouseDeathDt' ] do not have values, then 'SpouseBirthDt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database.

[DoninGA]

@mochapop Error F1040-526-04 indicates an e-file rejection because the spouse's date of birth (STEP 4) does not match IRS records, typically occurring on Married Filing Jointly returns using a Self-Select PIN. To fix this, verify the spouse's date of birth, correct any typos, and resubmit; if data is correct, you must print and mail the return

[LeticiaF1]

To see what is causing your return to be rejected and find out how to fix it:

1. Sign in to your account
2. Select the Fix my return button
   • Follow any “fix it” instructions to update the information causing the rejection. 

 What does my rejected return code mean and how do I fix it?

There are also some returns that are not able to be filed due to a processing error that will be corrected on March 6, 2026. If this is your case, after this date, open the rejected return, review it for errors, and resubmit the return for electronic filing.

@unphazed80