Experiencing IRS Reject Code R0000-902-01 - Need Help ASAP!

This error usually means that an electronic return has already been filed using one of your SSNs for the current tax year. There are a few possible explanations that don't necessarily mean identity theft: 1) You or your husband might have accidentally filed already (maybe started a return on another software and forgot) 2) Your tax preparer might have filed the extension without telling you 3) Sometimes there's a system glitch where the IRS thinks a return was filed when it wasn't First thing, don't panic. You can still file a paper extension (Form 4868) today. Mail it with a tracking number so you have proof it was sent before the deadline. This will protect you from late filing penalties. Next, you should request a transcript of your account from the IRS website to see if a return or extension has actually been filed. If you can't access online, call the IRS (though be prepared for long wait times).

After dealing with a similar situation last year, I discovered taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) and it literally saved me hours of stress. When I got a rejection code that made no sense, I uploaded my rejection notice and previous returns, and their AI analyzed everything and pinpointed the issue. Turned out there was a mismatch between how my name was formatted on my previous return vs the current one (hyphen in last name that was inconsistent). Their system compared all my documents and found the discrepancy in seconds. They also provided me with the exact steps to fix it with the IRS. Might be worth checking out for your situation since it sounds like there could be a technical issue rather than identity theft.

I tried taxr.ai after seeing it mentioned here and wow - it actually identified my issue in minutes! I had a similar rejection code (not exactly the same, but another R0000 series), and it turned out my spouse's name on our health insurance documentation didn't match what was in the IRS system (she goes by her middle name but her first name is on her SSN card). The system highlighted the exact fields that were causing the problem and showed me side-by-side comparisons of what I submitted versus what was in the system from previous years. Super clear instructions on how to fix it too. Never would have figured that out on my own!

I went through something similar last tax season and spent DAYS trying to reach someone at the IRS. After calling for hours and getting nowhere, I found Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and it was an absolute game-changer. They have this system that basically holds your place in the IRS phone queue and then calls you when an agent is about to pick up. I was skeptical but watched their demo video (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and decided to try it. Got connected to an actual IRS agent within an hour instead of the 3+ hours I was spending on hold before. The agent confirmed someone had already started a return with my info and helped me sort out the whole mess. Definitely worth checking out if you need to talk to someone at the IRS quickly about this reject code.

I take back what I said. I tried Claimyr today out of desperation because I needed to talk to the IRS about a similar rejection issue. I was 100% convinced it was a scam, but it actually worked! Got a call back in about 45 minutes and was connected to an IRS rep who confirmed someone had already filed using my spouse's SSN. Started the identity theft process right away and they walked me through filing a paper return with Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit). The rep even gave me a specific fax number to send it to for faster processing. Would have taken me weeks to figure all this out on my own. Definitely worth it for the time saved and peace of mind.

Had the same error code last year. In my case, I had started a return using TurboTax, then switched to H&R Block software but the TurboTax one had already been submitted even though I never finished it. Check if you started returns on multiple platforms or if you maybe authorized a preparer to file an extension for you. Worst case, do what others suggested - file a paper extension today and sort out the details later. As long as you get that postmarked today, you'll avoid the late filing penalty. Then take your time figuring out what happened.

I'm a tax preparer and see this frequently. Another possibility: if you received certain benefits last year (like stimulus or advance child tax credit), the IRS system sometimes treats the information return for those payments as an actual tax return. Call the IRS Practitioner Priority Line if possible - they can sometimes see things in the system that regular customer service can't.