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How do I paper file a business return that was rejected when electronically filed?

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The electronically filed business return was rejected and you have not been able to resolve the rejection, so you want to paper file the return.

In order to paper file the business return, do the following:

Notes

Before filing a paper return, corporations, partnerships and tax-exempt organizations required to e-file must contact the e-help Desk (1-866-255-0654) to attempt to resolve the rejection conditions.

If the rejection conditions cannot be resolved, these taxpayers must receive authorization from the e-help Desk before filing a paper return.

 

To be considered timely filed the paper return must be postmarked by the later of the due date of the return, including extensions, or 10 calendar days after the date the IRS last gives notification the return was rejected as long as:

The first transmission was made on or before the due date of the return (including extensions) and

The last transmission was made within 10 calendar days of the first transmission.

 

Follow the steps below to ensure that the paper return is identified as a rejected electronic return and the taxpayer is given credit for the date of the first rejection within the 10-day transmission perfection period:

The taxpayer must call the IRS e-help Desk (1-866-255-0654) to advise that they have not been able to have their return accepted. The e-help Desk will provide a case number to the taxpayer.

The taxpayer should prepare the paper return and include all of the following:

An explanation of why the paper return is being filed after the due date

A copy of the reject notification

A brief history of actions taken to correct the electronic return

3.Write in red at the top of the first page of the paper return REJECTED ELECTRONIC RETURN [DATE]. The date will be the date of first rejection within the 10-day transmission perfection timeframe.

 

For detailed information see IRS Publication 4163 - Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-File Providers for Business Returns

 

 

 

 

 

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