Customers submitting an extension for business returns may encounter the following rejection code from IRS.
“F7004-905-03 In Form 7004, Line 1, 'ExtensionReturnCd' the return for which the extension is filed must match the return type established with the IRS for the EIN.
/efile:Return/efile:ReturnData/efile:IRS7004/efile:ExtensionReturnCd”
The Form 7004 form code for the return associated with this application must match the IRS database. If necessary, the type of return the extension is to be filed for can be updated on Form 7004 line 1 to match the code the IRS has on file.
The form code can be found on the EIN letter the client received form the IRS. The customer can also Contact the Internal Revenue Service at 1-866-255-0654 for additional information on the correct form code.
