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🔍 How many days do I have to resubmit a rejected federal return electronically?
Perfection periods (the time you have to resubmit a rejected federal return) vary by return type. This guide shows the calendar days allowed to resubmit rejected returns electronically and, where applicable, as paper.
📋 What You Need to Know
Use the table below to find the number of calendar days you have to resubmit a rejected return.
📊 Resubmission Timeframes (Perfection Periods)
CalendarDays to Resubmit Rejected Return
| TaxProduct | CalendarDays to Resubmit Rejected Return | CalendarDays to Resubmit as Paper Return | CalendarDays to Resubmit Rejected Extension | CalendarDays to Resubmit Rejected Extension as Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation(1120) | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| SCorporation(1120S) | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Partnership(1065) | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Fiduciary(1041) | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Individual(1040) | 5() | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| EmployeeBenefitPlan(5500) | None | None | None | None |
| ExemptOrganization(990) | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
📝 Note
Note: () - In order for an Individual return to be granted five additional days, the return must be rejected on the due date. If the return is rejected before the due date, it must be resubmitted on or before the due date to still be considered timely. If the return is submitted on due date and rejected after the due date, the return is given up to the20thto be resubmitted electronically.
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