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[E-File Error Code R0000-901-01] How do I resolve it?

IRS Error Code [R0000-901-01]:

The filer's EIN and Name Control in the Return Header must match the data in the e-File database.

Rejection Message: 

The business name, EIN, and name control on the extension filed didn’t match with the IRS’s name control.

What does it mean?

The name control associated with your business and the TIN doesn’t match the IRS’s records. Name control is a four-character identifier derived from the business’s name, assigned by the IRS when the business requests an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This error typically occurs when the EIN or the business name is entered incorrectly.

Resolution:

Check the EIN and business name entered. If incorrect, correct them and re-transmit the extension at no additional charge.

Here’s how to correct the EIN and Business Name in your return:

Step 1: Sign in to your ExpressExtension account.

Step 2: On the dashboard, under Business Extensions – Form 7004, identify the rejected return.

Step 3: Click the "Rejected by the IRS" button next to the rejected return to see the list of errors associated with it.

Step 4: Click the "Fix Me" button next to the error code R0000-901-01.

Step 5: You’ll land on the Business Details page. Here, you can correct the EIN and Business Name.

Step 6: Review the details and click the "Transmit" button to re-transmit your return to the IRS at no additional cost.

We’ll keep you updated on the status of the return once we hear back from the IRS.

If the IRS still rejects your return despite having the correct EIN and business name, reach out to our support team with the following details for assistance:

• Owner Name
• Business Name
• Business Entity Type

For further assistance, we recommend contacting the IRS EIN Hotline at 1-800-829-4933 or the IRS Tax-Exempt Hotline at 1-877-829-5500.