How do I fix Federal Reject Code F1040-065?

When you receive rejection code F1040-065, the IRS is stating that your return was submitted without any "earned" income.  This is common when the only income being reported is from Social Security Benefits. 

How do I fix my return?

To successfully e-file your return, you have two choices:

1. Enter $1 in Interest Income. This $1 entry will not affect the outcome of your return but will allow the IRS to read your electronic return as having "earned" income
   • Federal Section
   • Interest and Dividend Income
   • Interest or Dividend Income
   • Interest Income, Form 1099-INT
     • List your own name as the Payer and enter $1 for Box 1
     • Select Continue to save the update 
     • Resubmit your return through the e-file process.
2. If you do not wish to add the $1 to the return, you must print, sign and mail the return to the IRS. The mailing address can be found on the IRS website..