E-filing Rejects - Birth Date, Death Date, or Age Match



I am getting a reject that says the Birth Date or Death Date must match the e-file database or that says that one of the individuals is not the correct age. I have checked data entry and the correct date and age show. How do I resolve this reject?

The IRS e-file database is based on the Social Security Administration database for names, social security numbers, birth dates, and death dates. There are several different rejects that are related to the taxpayer/spouse/dependent Name, SSN, Age, Date of Birth, and Date of death (if applicable). If you receive one of these rejects, confirm that all data entered on the return is correct. 

If any changes are needed for the taxpayer or spouse, they can be made within data entry of the return on screen 1 - Name and Address (taxpayer/spouse) or screen 2 - Dependents (children or other dependents).

If the SSNs and dates are accurate, there may be an error in the Social Security Administration's (SSA) records. To correct any errors that may be present, the taxpayer can contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213. Generally, the return will need to be paper-filed.

The following table lists some of the common rejects that result from a mismatch between the return entries and the SSA database: 

Reject Code

 

 

Reject Text
F1040NR-524 If 'PINTypeCd' in the Return Header has the value "Self-Select On-Line", then 'PrimaryBirthDt' must match the e-File database.
F9465-028 If 'PINTypeCd' in the Return Header has the value "Self-Select On-Line", then 'PrimaryBirthDt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database.
IND-035-01 'PrimaryDeathDt' in the return must match that in the e-File database.
IND-036-01 'SpouseDeathDt' in the return must match that in the e-File database.
IND-116-01 Each dependent in 'DependentDetail' on the return with 'EligibleForChildTaxCreditInd' checked must be under the age of 17. You may be eligible to claim the "Credit for other dependents" if you meet the requirements for the credit.
IND-158-01 If 'EarnedIncomeCreditAmt' in the return has a non-zero value and Schedule EIC (Form 1040) is not present, then the Primary or Spouse must be at least 25 but less than 65 years old.
IND-521-01 The Year of Birth of the Primary SSN must not be greater than the 'TaxYr' in the Return Header.
IND-524 If 'PINTypeCd' in the Return Header has the value "Self-Select On-Line" and the filing status of the return is not married filing jointly, then 'PrimaryBirthDt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database.
IND-525 If 'PINTypeCd' in the Return Header has the value "Self-Select On-Line" and the filing status of the return is married filing jointly and each of the following does not have a value: ['SpecialProcessingLiteralCd' and 'CombatZoneCd' and 'SpecialProcessingCodeTxt' and 'PrimaryDeathDt'], then 'PrimaryBirthDt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database.
IND-526 If 'PINTypeCd' in the Return Header has the value "Self-Select On-Line" and the filing status of the return is married filing jointly and each of the following does not have a value: ['SpecialProcessingLiteralCd' and 'CombatZoneCd' and 'SpecialProcessingCodeTxt' and 'SpouseDeathDt'], then 'SpouseBirthDt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database.
IND-531-01 If Primary Date of Death has a value in the e-File database, then it must not be prior to the 'TaxYr' in the Return Header.
IND-532-01 If Spouse Date of Death has a value in the e-File database, then it must not be prior to the 'TaxYr' in the Return Header.
IND-570-01 The Year of Birth of the Spouse SSN must not be greater than the 'TaxYr' in the Return Header.
IND-674-01 If the Primary Taxpayer is under the age of 16 and has never filed a tax return, then 'PINTypeCd' in the Return Header must not have the value "Self-Select On-Line".
IND-675-01 If the Primary Taxpayer is under the age of 16 and has never filed a tax return, then 'PINTypeCd' in the Return Header must not have the value "Self-Select Practitioner".
IND-679-01 If the Spouse SSN in the Return Header is under the age of 16 and did not file a tax return in the previous year, then the 'PINTypeCd' must not have the value "Self-Select On-Line".
IND-680-01 If the Spouse SSN in the Return Header is under the age of 16 and did not file a tax return in the previous year, then the 'PINTypeCd' must not have the value "Self-Select Practitioner".
R0000-533-02 If a Dependent's Date of Death has a value in the e-File database, then it must not be prior to 'TaxYr' in the Return Header.
R0000-571-02 For each DependentSSN in the tax return, the Year of Birth in the e-File database must not be greater than 'TaxYr' in the Return Header.