Reject Code NCD400-1140 occurs when:
[D-400] If Veteran Information for Spouse is checked "Yes," the Filing Status must be "Married Filing Jointly."
Explanation:
This error occurs because the return indicates that the spouse is a veteran, but the filing status selected on the return is not "Married Filing Jointly." North Carolina’s Form D-400 requires the filing status to align with the veteran information for the spouse.
Possible Causes:
Incorrect Filing Status Selected:
The filing status on the return is not set to "Married Filing Jointly" when veteran information for the spouse is marked "Yes."
Veteran Information Checked in Error:
The veteran information checkbox for the spouse was mistakenly selected on the return.
Solution:
1. Review Filing Status:
Verify the filing status selected on the return.
If the taxpayer and spouse are filing together and the spouse is a veteran, the filing status must be changed to "Married Filing Jointly."
2. Correct Veteran Information:
If the spouse is not a veteran and the checkbox was selected in error, uncheck the veteran information box for the spouse.
3. Update and Resubmit the Return:
Make the necessary corrections to either the filing status or veteran information.
Ensure all other details are accurate and resubmit the return electronically.
Steps to Resolve:
Go to the filing status section of the return.
If the spouse is marked as a veteran, change the filing status to Married Filing Jointly.
If the spouse is not a veteran, uncheck the "Veteran Information for Spouse" box.
Review the rest of the return for accuracy.
Resubmit the corrected return.
Additional Notes:
This error only applies to returns filed in North Carolina using Form D-400.
If the taxpayer is unsure of their spouse’s veteran status, confirm this information before filing.