What is Reject Code 13?
Reject Code 13 indicates that the IRS has rejected the tax return due to a missing or incorrect Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). This code is often associated with taxpayers who have been victims of identity theft and have been assigned an IP PIN to help prevent fraudulent returns from being filed in their name.
Common Reasons for Reject Code 13:
Missing IP PIN: The taxpayer did not enter their IP PIN on the tax return.
Incorrect IP PIN: The IP PIN entered does not match the one issued by the IRS for that tax year.
IP PIN Not Required: The taxpayer may have received an IP PIN but is not required to use it for the current filing.
Steps to Resolve Reject Code 13:
Verify IP PIN: Check the IRS notice (CP01A) that contains the correct IP PIN for the taxpayer. Ensure that it is entered correctly on the tax return.
Enter IP PIN: If the taxpayer has an IP PIN, it must be entered in the designated field on the tax return. For paper returns, it should be included in the signature section of Form 1040.
Resubmit the Return: Once the correct IP PIN is entered, the return can be resubmitted for e-filing.
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