Handle payroll e-file and e-pay rejections
by Intuit•2• Updated 2 months ago
Find out why your e-filed tax form or e-paid tax payment was rejected and how to fix it.
If you received a message in QuickBooks, or a notice from the IRS or state agency that your e-filed tax form or e-payment was rejected, don’t worry. We’ll help you understand why and what you need to do to fix and resend it.
Here are the possible reasons why your form or payment was rejected:
- Duplicate tax filing
- Account number is invalid or correct
- Form was sent too early
- Tax deposit or filing schedule is incorrect
- Common rejection reasons for QuickBooks Desktop Only
You can also check your e-file or e-pay status in QuickBooks Online Payroll or QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced.
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Duplicate tax filing
This means that the IRS or state agency received two tax forms with your info for the same period. This typically happens if you’ve used more than one payroll provider in the same quarter and forgot to cancel one.
Account number is invalid or incorrect
This means either your Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) or state account numbers are incorrect in QuickBooks and don’t match what the agencies have on file for your business.
Form was sent too early
Some agencies don't accept early filings or payments, especially if you’re trying to e-file or e-pay before the filing period ends. Resend your filing or payment closer to the due date.
Tax deposit or filing schedule is incorrect
This means your IRS or state tax deposit schedule or filing schedule was changed by the agency and the payment or form was sent at the wrong time.
Common rejection reasons for QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced only
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