990 E-file: Viewing Rejection Notices

Should the IRS reject the e-filed tax return, the e-file status for the locator will show as Rejected. If this occurs, follow the steps below:

Select Returns Processing > E-file > Status Report.
Select the account number, year, and tax type (990).
Select the e-file type: return, extension, or all e-file types.
Select the federal status (in this case, Rejected), and click Continue.
On the Batch Report screen, click Rejected (the word Rejected will be a hyperlink) in the Federal Status column.
The appropriate reject messages will appear.
Select the Print button. (The Rejection Notice will be sent to your default printer.)
Review the reason for the rejection as included on the printed Rejection Notice.

If the situation causing the rejection can be corrected:

Open the locator and modify the erroneous information.
Repeat the process under Preparing the Electronic Part of the Return or Preparing the E-file for the Extension.
Repeat the process of initiating an e-file request.

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