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TaxSlayer IRS Reject Code F8379-021
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Written by Angelica Acebes
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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:

  1. From the Main Menu of the return, select:

    • Miscellaneous Forms

    • Injured Spouse Allocation

  2. Navigate to Part III - Allocation of Items on Joint Return

  3. Ensure the Nonrefundable Credits field matches the total nonrefundable credits from Form 1040

After making the necessary corrections, save the return and retransmit.

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