E-file rejection: How to resolve error code F1040-478

[cottrell601]

Here is a description of the error: If Form 1040, 'IRADistributionRolloverInd', 'IRADistributionQCDInd' or 'IRADistributionOtherInd' is checked, then 'IRADistributionsAmt' or 'TaxableIRAAmt' must have a non-zero value. What needs to be done: This return cannot be filed at this time due to a processing error that will be corrected on March 13, 2026. On or after this date, open the rejected return, review it for errors, and resubmit the return for electronic filing.

[FilingFrustration]

I received a similiar message but it did not inform that a fix would occur.  F1040-478 - If Form 1040, 'IRADistributionRolloverInd', 'IRADistributionQCDInd' or 'IRADistributionOtherInd' is checked, then 'IRADistributionsAmt' or 'TaxableIRAAmt' must have a non-zero value.    

The issue is that the 4a (IRA) rollover box is checked and should not be, I can't figure out how to uncheck it, while my 5a (pension) rollover box is also checked, which is correct.  I will try wiaiting until Mar 13 and see if this issue will be resolved as shown in your message.

Can you confirm if your 1040- lines 4a and 5a rollover boxes are checked?

[Tshupp]

I got the same message after trying to fix it a few times.

[Jan3t]

I also had the rollover boxes checked both on 4a and 5a. I went to View Forms, and I was unable to uncheck the rollover box in 4a.