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e-file Rejection: R0000-004-01 - "'ReturnTypeCd' (specified in the Return Header) and the return version (specified by the 'returnVersion' attribute of the 'Return' element) of the return must match the return type..."" in a 1040 return usingSureFire."


🔍 e-file Rejection: R0000-004-01 in a 1040 return using SureFire

Rejection message:

Full Rejection Text

"'ReturnTypeCd' (specified in the Return Header) and the return version (specified by the 'returnVersion' attribute of the 'Return' element) of the return must match the return type and the version supported by the Modernized e-File system."

⚠️ Before You Begin

To resolve this rejection, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the Federal module.

Note: The original resolution instructions reference uninstall/reinstall steps for the Federal module.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Uninstall the Federal module

Use this when you need to remove the current Federal module so it can be reinstalled.

Uninstall the Federal module.

Step 2: Reinstall the Federal module

Use this when you need to restore the Federal module to the correct version supported for Modernized e-File.

Reinstall the Federal module.

For instructions on how to uninstall and reinstall the Federal module

✅ Success!

After reinstalling the Federal module, the return should be able to match the correct ReturnTypeCd and returnVersion supported by the Modernized e-File system.

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