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e-File Rejection: F540/NR/NRS/2EZ-230 - There is an error with the Prior Year California Adjusted Gross Income...in a 1040 return.

🔍 e-File Rejection: F540/NR/NRS/2EZ-230

There is an error with the Prior Year California Adjusted Gross Income in a 1040 return.

⚠️ Before You Begin

Before you fix this rejection, you should be ready to review the following items for both the primary taxpayer and the spouse/RDP:

  • Prior-year PIN
  • Electronic filing PIN
  • Prior-year AGI (Prior Year California Adjusted Gross Income)

📚 What This Guide Covers

  • What the rejection means (Full Rejection Text)
  • Why the rejection happens
  • How to resolve it by verifying prior-year information or using the Practitioner PIN method

🔍 What is the Rejection?

Full Rejection Text

There is an error with the Prior Year California Adjusted Gross Income [PriorYearAGI] amount provided in the Return Header. The Spouse/RDP on this return is ineligible to participate in the Self-Select PIN program. Our records indicate the Spouse/RDP did not file a prior year individual income tax return and does not have a shared secret (Prior Year California Adjusted Gross Income) amount. They may still e-file by signing a California e-file Return Authorization for Individuals, form (FTB 8453 or 8453-OL).

❌ Why This Happens

❌ Resolution

This rejection occurs when the IRS is unable to verify the primary taxpayer's or spouse's prior-year PIN, electronic filing PIN, or prior-year AGI.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Verify prior-year PIN/AGI details

Use this when you need to confirm the IRS can verify the information being transmitted.

To correct the IRS rejections, verify that the taxpayer and spouse's prior-year PIN, electronic filing PIN, and prior-year AGI are correct.

Step 2: Consider using the Practitioner PIN method

Use this when you want to avoid entering prior-year PIN/AGI information.

You can also choose the Practitioner PIN method. This method does not require any of this information.

✅ Success!

After updating the prior-year PIN/AGI (or switching to the Practitioner PIN method), resubmit the return so the IRS can verify the data.

📞 Still Need Help?

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Phone: 1-800-516-9442

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