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e-file Rejection: IND-031-02 - "PrimaryPriorYearPIN' or 'PrimaryElectronicFilingPIN' or 'PrimaryPriorYearAGIAmt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database"


🔍 e-File Rejection: IND-031-02

"PrimaryPriorYearPIN' or 'PrimaryElectronicFilingPIN' or 'PrimaryPriorYearAGIAmt' in the Return Header must match the e-File database"

This guide explains how to resolve this e-file rejection.

⚠️ Before You Begin

Make sure you have access to the return and can edit the Main Information Sheet.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the Main Information Sheet

Use this when you need to update the e-file PIN method settings.

Go to the Main Information Sheet.

Step 2: Select the Practitioner PIN method checkbox

Use this when you are using the Practitioner PIN method for e-filing this income tax return.

Select the checkbox Check here if using the Practitioner PIN method for e-filing this income tax return...

Step 3: Re-create and re-submit the return

Use this to ensure the updated header information is included in the e-file submission.

Re-create the e-file and re-submit the return.

📞 Still Need Help?

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Phone: 1-800-516-9442

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