Support Centere-file rejection error F1040-016-05 - 2/4/2019 8:42:48 AM 0 F1040-016-05If Form 1040, 'EarnedIncomeCreditAmt' has a non-zero value, then one of the following must be true: (1) 'WagesLiteralCd' in [WagesNotShownSchedule] has the value "HSH"" with corresponding 'WagesNotShownAmt' having a value great
❌ e-file rejection error F1040-016-05
Rejection code: F1040-016-05
Date/Time: 2/4/2019 8:42:48 AM
This rejection message indicates that if Form 1040, 'EarnedIncomeCreditAmt' has a non-zero value, then one of the listed conditions must be true.
⚠️ Before You Begin
Review your Form 1040 and the related fields/forms referenced in the rejection. The goal is to ensure the conditions below are satisfied when 'EarnedIncomeCreditAmt' is non-zero.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Verify the required condition(s)
Use this when you need to confirm what must be true for the rejection to clear.
The rejection message includes the following condition:
'PartnershipSCorpCd' has the value ""P""; and
(4) [FECRecord] is present in the return and 'WagesLiteralCd' in [WagesNotShownSchedule] has the value ""FEC"" with corresponding 'WagesNotShownAmt' having a value greater than zero; and
(5) Form W-2 or Form 1099-R or Schedule C (Form 1040) or Schedule F (Form 1040) or Schedule C-EZ (Form 1040) or Form 8919 or Form 4137 is present in the return.
❌ Common Errors
If 'EarnedIncomeCreditAmt' is non-zero but the required condition(s) are not met (for example, [FECRecord] is missing, or 'WagesLiteralCd' is not set to ""FEC"" with 'WagesNotShownAmt' greater than zero, or the required forms/schedules are not present), the e-file will be rejected with this code.
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