You can re-submit your e-filed return as many times as necessary until the filing deadline in October. However, we recommend that after three unsuccessful attempts (with the same e-file error), you print, sign, and mail your return. Some e-file issues cannot be resolved except by the IRS.
Why was my Illinois return rejected?
Problem: The State of Illinois – not eFile.com – rejected your return because the IL Tax Return data you entered does not match that data the IL database shows e.g. Names etc. SSN, Signature etc.
Has Illinois accepted my return?
To check the status of your Illinois state refund online, go to You may check your refund status by phone: 1-800-732-8866. Once a return is received by IDOR, many different factors can affect the timing of a refund. You could receive your return sooner if you eFiled.
What happens if my tax return is rejected by the IRS?
When you e-file, the IRS requires you to follow a strict set of rules. If those rules aren’t followed to the letter, your tax return will be rejected. If your tax return was rejected, it could be due to a number of reasons – such as missing information. However, there could be another issue,…
What to do if your federal tax return is rejected due to AGI?
Go through the rest of the filing screens to resubmit your return. If you filed a state return along with your federal return, you also need to resubmit your state return. You won’t be charged for resubmitting a rejected return. If you can’t get your prior-year AGI from last year’s tax return or the IRS, you’ll need to file your return by mail.
Are there rejection codes for efile tax returns?
The IRS rejects tax returns not eFile.com. Our eFile.com Taxperts are here to guide you through correcting and re-filing your return. Below is a list of the most frequent IRS rejection codes with instructions on how to make the correction.
What do you need to know about IRS rejection codes?
IRS, State Return Rejection Codes. If your e-filed federal tax return was rejected by the IRS and/or the state tax agency – eFile.com (or any online tax site) does not reject tax returns – please don’t panic over this rejection. Usually, it requires a simple correction of a birth date, a Social Security Number, or a PIN or AGI number.