What to do if you are getting Reject Code: F1040-068-03
Quick Answer
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.
**F1040-068-03: **In Form 1040, EarnedIncomeCreditAmt has a non-zero value and Schedule EIC (Form 1040) is not present, then the Primary or Spouse must be at least 25 years old but less than 65 years old
Please note this reject code comes directly from the IRS. This article is intended to help you fix the field causing the reject code. Please follow the step by step guide to resubmit your return.
What does this IRS reject code mean?
The IRS has rejected this filing because the date of birth for the taxpayer or spouse does not match the IRS database. You can update these on the taxpayer or spouse information page under Forms In Return. If the DOB is correct, you will need to contact the IRS or Social Security Administration to verify the information.
How to fix the IRS F1040-068-03 reject code in MyFreeTaxReturn.com
- Enter the return, and review and correct the Birth Date entered on the Taxpayer & Spouse Information pages located under your Forms In Return.
**Once this has been updated, you will need to resubmit your filing. **
To resubmit your filing:
- You will know you have completed your re-submission when you reach a page that says, Congratulations, your return(s) have been filed.
Disclaimer: Please contact the IRS regarding tax return rejections if you are experiencing issues. Our support team takes quality customer support seriously but unfortunately we can only assist you with issues regarding the tax software.
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