Understanding 1040 deceased taxpayer e-file reject code - SSN locked by the Social Security Administration

The following reject codes generate in ProConnect, ProSeries or Lacerte when attempting to e-file a 1040 return for a deceased taxpayer:

• IND-901: The Primary SSN on the tax return has been locked because Social Security Administration records indicate the number belongs to a deceased individual.
• IND-953: The Dependent SSN (or Qualifying Child SSN on Form 1040-SS (PR)) has been locked because Social Security Administration records indicate the number belongs to a deceased individual.
• IND-941: The Spouse SSN in the return has been locked because Social Security Administration records indicate the number belongs to a deceased individual.
• R0000-179: The Spouse SSN in the Return Header is locked per taxpayer's request or the SSN has been identified as that of a deceased person per Social Security Administration records.

Why is this reject code generating?

This return must be filed as a conventional paper return.

The deceased individuals' Social Security number has been locked by the Social Security Administration. For more information, contact:

• IRS e-Services help desk
• Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213
• IND-901 Field Description: /efile:Return/efile:ReturnHeader/efile:Filer[1]/efile:PrimarySSN
• IND-941 Field Description: /efile:Return/efile:ReturnHeader/efile:Filer[1]/efile:SpouseSSN
• IND-953  Field Description: /efile:Return/efile:ReturnHeader/efile:Filer[1]/efile:DependentSSN