Refunds & After Filing
Tracking refunds, amended returns, and post-filing questions
Printing
How do I print my 2024 tax return
On the Print Forms & Documents page, select to print your Federal and/or State Return as Filed. This will allow you to print the return as it was filed and accepted with the IRS or government agency. Please Note: The PDF of your tax return will only be accessible to print if your return has...
Can I view my tax return forms before filing
Yes, you can review your tax return before submitting it. Simply select My Form PDFs in the top navigation bar to access all the populated PDF forms created so far in the process of preparing your tax return.
What are system requirements to view/print my tax return
In order to view and print your return, you must pay the service fee for the return calculation before the printable finished version is made available. In order to view and print your return, you must pay the service fee for the reconstruction.
How do I print my 2020-2023 tax return
Steps to print or download your completed 2020-2023 tax return as a PDF. Your return must already be filed before the PDF is available. For 2024 returns, see the separate printing article.
Rejection Codes
What does error "can not open pdf.file" mean
To view and print your forms, download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website (this will open into a new browser window) on your system if you have not already done so.
What to do if you are getting Reject Code: IND-031
IRS reject code IND-031 means your Prior Year AGI or IP PIN doesn't match IRS records. Fix by going to the eSignature page and updating the Prior Year AGI or IP PIN. If the correct amount keeps getting rejected, try entering $0 for Prior Year AGI and leaving the PIN blank.
What to do if you are getting Reject Code: F8962-070
IRS reject code F8962-070 means your return is missing Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credit). The IRS believes you received Form 1095-A for marketplace health insurance. Fix by going to Health Insurance & Misc, selecting Yes to Exchange Provided Health Insurance, and completing Form 8962.
What to do if you are getting Reject Code: IND-452
This means that the IRS records indicate that a return has already been created and submitted with that SSN for the same tax year. If the information is correct and you do not believe a tax return was filed elsewhere, the return will need to be paper filed and we suggest contacting the IRS.
What to do if you are getting Reject Code: R000-500-01
IRS reject code R000-500-01 means your SSN or last name doesn't match the IRS e-File database. The IRS checks the first 4 letters of your last name against your SSN and date of birth. Fix by reviewing your name, DOB, and SSN on the Taxpayer Information page.
What to do if you are getting Reject Code: F1040-068-03
IRS reject code F1040-068-03 means the date of birth for the taxpayer or spouse doesn't match IRS records, which affects Earned Income Credit eligibility. Fix by correcting the birth date on the Taxpayer or Spouse Information page under Forms In Return.
Receive a rejected return? Here's how to proceed
A reject code is an IRS generated code to identify the reason for a rejected return. If your return was rejected, please continue reading this article before proceeding with resubmitting your return. There are several reasons for rejected returns.
Amendments
How to file a 2024 amendment
If you are looking to file a federal/state amendment on your accepted return, please note there are different processes based on the year you are looking to amend. This article provides a step by step guide on how to amend a 2024 return.
How to amend a 2020-2023 return
If you are looking to file a federal/state amendment on your accepted return, please note there are different processes based on the year you are looking to amend. This article provides a step by step guide on how to amend a 2020 - 2023 returns.
How to change my filing status
If you need to change your filing status, here is a helpful step by step guide to edit your status.
Refunds
When will I get my refund
Please note that MyFreeTaxReturn.com does not have access to your refund status. This information is only made available directly through the IRS.
What options do I have for getting my refund
MyFreeTaxReturn.com offers three different options to receive a refund: The IRS & states allow the taxpayer to request that their personal income tax refunds be sent by direct deposit to their bank account at no additional charge.
Return Status
Has my return been filed
To determine whether your return has been filed, the Submission Status is shown on the Navigation Page. Your filing will give you the status of your federal return and any state return(s) filed. To view the status of your return:
Why is my return pending
Your return has not been acknowledged by the IRS and/or state yet. Once your return is acknowledged, you should get an email from us suggesting that you check your account.
How to check the status of my e-filed return
The Navigation Page will provide you with the most current acknowledgement status received by the IRS/Government Agency. The Navigation Page will also display your Acknowledgement Status. The Status Report will display the following if applicable:
How to check if my return was accepted/rejected
The Navigation page will display your status report with your acknowledgement status received by the IRS and Government Agency. The Status Report will display the following if applicable:
Rejected Returns
How to resubmit my rejected return
If you received a rejection, you can visit the Status Report on the Navigation page to find - the rejection code, reason and rejection help message.
What you need to know if your return is rejected
If your return is REJECTED, we communicate with you: Most of the rejects occur due to errors in the Social Security Numbers (SSNs), birth dates or the Employer ID Numbers. Please check these numbers very carefully.
Return Reject Codes
What to do if you are getting Reject Code: FW2-502
IRS reject code FW2-502 means the Employer Identification Number (EIN) on your W-2 doesn't match the IRS e-File database. Fix by editing the employer EIN on your W-2 Income page to match the 9-digit number on your physical W-2 form.
How to fix rejection - SSN does not match (R000-500-01)
IRS reject code R000-500-01 means your SSN or last name doesn't match the IRS e-File database. The IRS checks the first 4 letters of your last name against your SSN and date of birth. Fix by reviewing your name, DOB, and SSN on the Taxpayer Information page.
What does "SSN must not match previously accepted return" rejection mean? (IND-452)
This means that the IRS records indicate that a return has already been created and submitted with that SSN for the same tax year. If the information is correct and you do not believe a tax return was filed elsewhere, the return will need to be paper filed and we suggest contacting the IRS.
How to resolve 8962 reject code (F8962-070)
IRS reject code F8962-070 means your return is missing Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credit). The IRS believes you received Form 1095-A for marketplace health insurance. Fix by going to Health Insurance & Misc, selecting Yes to Exchange Provided Health Insurance, and completing Form 8962.
How to fix your prior year AGI or IP PIN rejection (IND-031)
IRS reject code IND-031 means your Prior Year AGI or IP PIN doesn't match IRS records. Fix by selecting Sign the Return on the Return Summary, then updating the Prior Year AGI or IP PIN. If the correct amount keeps getting rejected, try entering $0 and leaving the PIN blank.
What to do if you are getting Error Reject Code: IND-180
This means that the IRS has rejected your return due to an indirect or missing IP-PIN. If you believe that the IRS did not issue you an IP-PIN, but you have a rejection that the IRS is requiring an IP-PIN, you need to contact the IRS.
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