[Error Code F990-913-01] How do I resolve it?

IRS Error Code: [F990-913-01]

Rejection Message:

The EIN provided must be recognized by the IRS as an exempt organization filer. Please verify that your EIN is correctly registered in the IRS e-file database for exempt organizations.

What does it mean:

The section under which the organization obtained the tax-exempt status didn't match the actual section with which it was established with the IRS. Generally, a tax-exempt organization is usually granted an exemption under any of these sections- 501(c), 501(c)(3), 4947(a)(1) & 527. For instance, if your organization is exempted under section 4947(a)(1), then section 4947(a)(1) has to be chosen when filing the return. Instead, if any other section is chosen, the IRS will reject the return.

Action Requried:

• Check whether the organization filing for the first time, or is its tax-exempt application still pending.
   
• If the return is due before your organization submitted its application or while the organization's application for recognition of exempt status is pending (including any appeal of a proposed adverse determination), the organization must file the return (including all applicable schedules and attachments) at the following address:

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Center
Ogden, Utah 84201-0027

If the organization's principal business, office, or agency is in a foreign country or U.S. possession, mail to:

Internal Revenue Service Center
P.O. Box 409101
Ogden, Utah 84409

• Check whether the organization has previously been revoked, If yes you must re-instate your tax-exempt status.
   
• If the IRS has rejected the return despite your organization having the exempt status, then we suggest you contact the e-help Desk Toll-Free Number 1-866-255-0654.

Here's how you correct the type of organization:?????

• Navigate to the rejected return either from the Dashboard or Forms History.
   
• To identify it from the Dashboard, keep a note of the Return ID of the rejected return that you find in the rejection email. 
   
• To identify it from the Forms History page, click the Tax Returns on the menu, and you'll land in the Forms History page, where you'll find the rejected return listed. 
   
• In both options, you need to click on the Rejected by the IRS button found against the rejected return to find the list of errors. Then, click the Fix Me button against the error code F990-913-01.
   
• Based on the filing type you have chosen, you will be navigated to the corresponding page.
  • Interview-based filing -You'll be directed to the Type of Organization page. Choose the correct organization type under which your organization has been established with the IRS.
  • Form-based filing - You'll be directed to Section I, Tax-exempt status. Select the correct organization type under which your organization has been established with the IRS.
     
• Review the details, and click the Transmit button to re-transmit your return to the IRS at no additional cost.

We'll keep you informed 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.