Pre-fill errors in tax returns 2026

This page is about pre-filling tax returns. If you're looking for information on pre-filling Activity statements, see Getting started with PLS activity statements 2023

Getting a pre-fill error? We'll show you how to get it sorted.

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More info about your error

You can use the Prefill Error Report window to learn more about the error. The window:

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To fix your PLS error
  1. When you see an error during the pre-fill process, click the link in the error. The Prefill Error Report window appears.

  2. Read through the information in the Prefill Error Report window to learn more about the error and its fix.

  3. If you need more information about the error, see Pre-fill download errors and issues.