e-File Rejection: R0000-914-01 - "Taxpayer TIN in the Return Header must not be the same as the TIN of a previously accepted electronic return..."" with a 1040 return using "
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Taxpayer TIN in the Return Header must not be the same as the TIN of a previously accepted electronic return for the return type and quarter ending period indicated in the tax return.
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Individual 1040
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This is an IRS master file electronic return rejection. The IRS efile database issues this rejection if a return under this return type and quarter ending period has already been filed and accepted using the Taxpayer SSN/EIN.If the taxpayer's SSN/EIN is correct then the taxing authority may need to be contacted and the return will need to be paper filed.
Rejection code R0000-914-01 indicate that a return with the taxpayer's or spouse's Social Security or Taxpayer Identification number has already been filed with the Federal government.
This can happen if your spouse or another family member already filed your return for you.
Other possibilities for this rejection include:
Your (or your spouse's) SSN or ITIN was entered incorrectly;
The same SSN or ITIN was used for both filers on a joint return; or
Somebody filed a fraudulent return using your (or your spouse's) SSN or ITIN.
If you don't find any errors, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 to verify that your information matches their file.
If you believe this is a mistake, paper file the return.
If you believe the taxpayer is a victim of identity theft, refer to: IRS Identity Theft Guide.
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