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[E-File Error Code R0000-145-08] How to resolve it?

The tax period end date in the Return Header for a return filed for tax year 2019 must match one of the following values or conditions:

• One of the specific dates for tax year 2019 (e.g., "20191231", "20200131", "20200229", etc.),

• 1-3 days after the beginning of the month,

• 1-6 days before the end of the month,

• Unless the return is a final, initial, or short-year return.

What does it mean? The tax period end date you've entered is invalid. You need to enter a date that aligns with the IRS’s accepted range, unless it’s a final, initial, or short-year return.

Resolution:

Step 1: Sign in to your account.

Step 2: Under Business Extensions - Form 7004, locate the rejected return.

Step 3: Click the "Rejected by the IRS" button for that return.

Step 4: Find the list of errors and click the "Fix Me" button for error code R0000-145-08.

Step 5: On the Tax Year page, select the "Other Tax Year" tab to correct the tax period end date.

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

You’ll be updated on the status of the return once the IRS responds.

For further assistance, contact the IRS EIN Hotline at 1-800-829-4933.