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Tax Period End Date Mismatch [F8868-908] - How do I resolve it?

IRS Error Code: [F8868-908]:

What does it mean?
The tax period end date in the return is incorrect. For instance, if your organization follows a calendar tax year, the tax period end date in the return should be December 31. On the other hand, if your organization follows a fiscal tax, let's say from April through March, in which case, the tax period end date would be March 31. If the return has an end date other than March 31, then the IRS will reject it.

Resolution
You need the correct tax period to re-transmit the form. Refer to this list of documents to confirm your organization's tax period.

Here's how you correct the tax period on your return:

Follow the steps to correct the type of organization:

• From the dashboard, select the organization and the tax year.
• You need to click on the 'Rejected by the IRS' button to find the list of errors on the rejected return. Then, click the 'Fix Me' button to resolve the rejection error. 
• Update the correct tax year end date on the form.
• Review the details, and click the 'Transmit' button to re-transmit your return to the IRS at no additional cost.

Note: We'll update you on the status of the return once we hear back from the IRS.

For any further assistance, we recommend contacting the IRS e-Help Desk Toll-Free Number 1-866-255-0654.