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I filed my 2021 taxes last year, but found out recently they were rejected. I already paid those taxes and plan on refiling. What do I need to do to ensure I don't have to pay again.
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If you've already paid your taxes for the 2021 tax year but your tax return was rejected, you don't need to make another payment when you refile. Here's what you should do: 1. First, identify why your tax return was rejected. You should receive a notification from the IRS or your state tax agency detailing the reason(s) for rejection. 2. Correct the issues that caused your tax return to be rejected. This may involve fixing errors, providing missing information, or addressing any other issues mentioned in the rejection notification. 3. Once you've addressed the issues, refile your tax return. You can usually refile electronically, but in some cases, you may need to paper-file your return. 4. When you refile, make sure you include the information about the payment you already made. This will help the tax authorities understand that you've already made the required payment and not to assess additional liability. On your federal income tax return, this information can be entered on Form 1040, Line 33 (2021 tax year). As long as you properly report the payment you made, you shouldn't have to pay again for the same tax year. Make sure to keep records of your payment and any related communication, just in case any issues arise later.
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