If you filed your federal and state tax returns together, your state return won't be sent to the state tax agency until the IRS accepts your federal return.
That's because many states use information from your federal return to calculate your state tax return. If the IRS rejects your federal return, changes may be needed before your state return can be processed. As a result, your state return is not transmitted when the federal return is rejected.
How Do I Fix a Rejected Federal Return?
In most cases, we'll provide instructions that explain why your federal return was rejected and what you need to do to correct it.
Follow these steps:
- Log in to your account.
- Select Fix Return from the Tax Home screen.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to correct the issue and resubmit your return.
Help articles are available for the more common rejection reasons.
Still Need Help?
If you're unable to resolve the rejection after following the instructions provided:
- Log in to your account.
- Select Fix Return.
- Choose Continue.
- Select Help & Support to send us an email for additional assistance.
We'll review and help you determine the next steps so you can get your return filed successfully.