Reject Code: F8962-001-01
If Form 8962, 'TotalExemptionsCnt' has a non-zero value, then it must be equal to 'TotalExemptionsCnt' in the return.
🔍 Common Reasons for This Reject:
The taxpayer, spouse (if applicable), or dependents were miscounted.
A dependent was marked incorrectly (e.g., as a "qualifying child not a dependent").
The tax family size was manually adjusted incorrectly.
✅ How to Fix:
Double-check the tax family size on Form 8962 and ensure it matches:
The taxpayer (1)
The spouse (if filing jointly)
Dependents (unless noted as a "qualifying child not a dependent")
Do not adjust this number manually unless:
The taxpayer shares a marketplace policy with another tax family and
They are not claiming any premium tax credit (in which case, the tax family size should be set to zero, and Part IV must be completed for shared policy allocation).
🔄 Once corrected, resubmit the return to resolve the rejection. 🚀