1040-SR - Web-based | Fixing Reject Code F1040-071-05

How to Fix Reject F1040-071-05 (ProWeb)

This reject requires adding two balancing entries so the IRS system can accept the return. Follow the steps below for 1040-SR Proweb.

Steps to Correct Reject F1040-071-05 in 1040-SR Proweb

1. Add a $1 Capital Gain on Schedule D

   1. Go to Federal Section.

   2. Select Income.

   3. Select Capital Gains and Losses.

   4. Select Additional Capital Gains Distributions.

   5. Enter 1 in Additional Capital Gains Distributions.

2. Add a –$1 Other Income Entry on Schedule 1

   1. Go to Federal Section.

   2. Select Income.

   3. Select Less Common Income.

   4. Select Other Income Not Reported Elsewhere.

   5. For Description, enter BR1.

   6. Enter -1 in the amount field.
      Note: Do not mark the Earned Income box.

3. Retransmit the return after both entries have been added.

How to View All Returns Rejected with F1040-071-05

1. From the Welcome Menu in Proweb, select Rejected Clients.

2. Use the arrows in the Reject Information column to sort the list.