IRS Reject Code F8379-021
What Causes This Rejection?
Reject Code F8379-021 occurs when the total nonrefundable credits reported on Form 1040 do not match the nonrefundable credits listed on Form 8379 (Injured Spouse Allocation).
As of March 10, 2022, any rejected return can be retransmitted after installing the latest federal update and simply entering and exiting the return before resubmitting.
How to Fix the Error
To correct this rejection in Form 1040, follow these steps:
From the Main Menu of the return, select:
Miscellaneous Forms
Injured Spouse Allocation
Navigate to Part III - Allocation of Items on Joint Return
Ensure the Nonrefundable Credits field matches the total nonrefundable credits from Form 1040
After making the necessary corrections, save the return and retransmit.