Support Centere-file rejection: "EFC Reject Code 81 - ""Bank Name"" Bank applications are not currently being accepted..."" in a 1040 return using SureFire."
🔍 e-file Rejection: "EFC Reject Code 81 - ""Bank Name"" Bank applications are not currently being accepted..."" (1040 in SureFire)
This article explains what this rejection means and what you need to do to fix it.
⚠️ What This Guide Covers
- Full rejection text - what the EFC is rejecting
- Why it happens - the cause in SureFire
- Resolution - how to re-create and re-transmit the e-file
📊 Rejection Details
Full Rejection Text
EFC reject Code 81 - """Bank name""applications are not currently being accepted by the EFC. Please resubmit once the EFC has begun accepting bank applications for the current Tax Year. Bank applications are not allowed with prior tax year returns.
🛠️ Resolution
This bank rejection means the ERO/Preparer is attempting to e-file the taxpayer's return with the Pre-Ack indicator selected after the Pre-Ack enrollment period has ended.
✅ Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Re-create the e-file
Make the required corrections, then re-create the e-file.
Step 2: Re-transmit after corrections
Once the corrections are complete, re-transmit the return.
✅ Success!
After re-creating the e-file and re-transmitting with the corrections, the rejection should be resolved.
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