Business Rule F1040EZ-019-02

Business Rule F1040EZ-019-02 If Form 1040EZ, Line 5 checkbox ‘PrimaryClaimAsDependentInd’ is checked and ‘SpouseSSN’ in the Return Header does not have a value, then Line 5 ‘CombStdDedAndPrsnlExemptAmt’ must not be greater than 6100.

There is a problem with the amount you are claiming as an exemption on line 5 of Form 1040EZ Your return has the checkbox for "self" checked and there is no spouse on the return; therefore, line 5 cannot exceed $6,100. Review the instructions for line 5 of the form and may the necessary correction(s). Before you re-submit your return, go to Step 2, scroll down and input the current date below the date of birth. The current date is the day you intend to e-file the return again.