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FORM 5695 - Receive a Federal Rejection after EFiling. Reject said it won't be corrected until Feb. 13th 2026.

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February 6, 2026
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FORM 5695 - I receive a following federal Rejection after EFiling and I was using QMID code I7Q6 for and Amana AC and furnance. People using Turbo Tax and HR Block software said they receive the same rejection code. It's like the IRS has the wrong code for Amana like "i" is the lowercase "L".

Return Rejected 02/05/2026
Code: F5695-079
Form: 0(00) Form Copy:
Line #:
Description: "8470(/efile:Return/efile:ReturnData/efile:IRS5695/efile:EgyEffcntHmImprvCrGrp/efile:CentralAirConditionerGrp/efile:MostExpnsCentralAirCondCostAmt)
Error Detail:
If Form 5695, [ 'MostExpnsCentralAirCondCostAmt' in 'CentralAirConditionerGrp' from 'EgyEffcntHmImprvCrGrp' ] has a non-zero value, then [ 'MostExpnsCentralAirCondQMID' in 'CentralAirConditionerGrp' from 'EgyEffcntHmImprvCrGrp' ] must be present unless a binary attachment or [GeneralDependencySmall] with description beginning with "Substantiate QMID" is present in the return.
Error Resolution:
This return cannot be filed at this time due to a processing error that will be corrected on February 13, 2026. On or after this date, open the rejected return, review it for errors, and resubmit the return for electronic filing.
Code: F5695-086
Form: 0(00) Form Copy:
Line #:
Description: 8470(/efile:Return/efile:ReturnData/efile:IRS5695/efile:EgyEffcntHmImprvCrGrp/efile:FrncHotWtrBlrGrp/efile:MostExpnsFrncHotWtrBlrCostAmt)
Error Detail:
If Form 5695, [ 'MostExpnsFrncHotWtrBlrCostAmt' in 'FrncHotWtrBlrGrp' from 'EgyEffcntHmImprvCrGrp' ] has a non-zero value, then [ 'MostExpnsFrncHotWtrBlrQMID' in 'FrncHotWtrBlrGrp' from 'EgyEffcntHmImprvCrGrp' ] must be present unless a binary attachment or [GeneralDependencySmall] with description beginning with "Substantiate QMID" is present in the return.
Error Resolution:
This return cannot be filed at this time due to a processing error that will be corrected on February 13, 2026. On or after this date, open the rejected return, review it for errors, and resubmit the return for electronic filing."

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The list Im looking at shows it as a capital letter i 7Q6.

They make it very clear its a letter I with the feet and top hat on it.

QMID Code List & Lookup | IRS 25C Tax Credit Manufacturers 2025 | Rebate.Blue

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WTSAbeAuthor

Level 4

I'm saying i7Q6 QMID code for Amana cause the reject to happen.

rbynaker

Level 13

I've seen posts on other forums that the IRS has a business rule that prevents the QMID code from containing the letters I and O (eye and oh). But whomever assigned the QMID code to Amana/Goodman/Daikin and a few other companies wasn't on the same page and gave them codes that start with the letter I (eye).

So I think we're waiting for the IRS to fix something on their end. The alternative is to paper file at this time. If it were me, I'd wait and try efile again in a week or two.

qbteachmt

Level 15

Here's what I found at IRS:

Description of issue: Submission are being rejected...with Form 5695 attached when a QMID contains letters I and/or O.

It's listed 4 times, here's another Description: IRS5695 schema does not allow QMID fields to contain letters I and/or O.

Workaround: Taxpayers filing Form 5695 for Tax Year 2025, with a QMID containing letters I and/or O, should leave those QMID fields blank on the Form 5695 and attach to the return a binary attachment or [GeneralDependencySmall] with the description beginning with "Substantiate QMID". Provide the following in the statement: 1.) QMID provided by the qualified manufacturer. 2.) Cost associated. 3.) The line reference and small description for each item of specified property placed into service in 2025. This will allow for the IRS to accept such returns electronically.
Please be aware that this may result in delays in processing the return, which can delay the refund.

Projected Resolution: 3/29/2026

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dlcadena1

Level 2

Originally my return got rejected the first time due to the 5695 form issues. On Feb 15, 2026 I refiled because Turbo tax said they fixed the issue. My return was accepted. However, it has been reviewed and held. Just received a letter stating my QMID number is incorrect .To resubmit the corrected form. I'm very frustrated as the QMID number for Amana/Daiken Comfort Teck. LP (manufacturer) is the I7Q6. I'm on hold now with the irs to try and resolve the issue. I also found an alternate QMID.

A couple weeks ago I spent 3 hours on the phone discussing the issue with TurboTax. No resolution was ever suggested. As of now, I believe the issue is with the IRS in acknowledging the I or Q. Still this us an unnecessary delay in my refund.

abctax55

Level 15

@dlcadena1

Hi there,

You’ve come to an Intuit site supporting tax professionals, and you may be looking for support as an individual taxpayer. Please visit the TurboTax Help site for support.

This is a site for PROFESSIONAL Tax preparers, despite Intuit's stance. It is NOT TurdohhTax support.

Cheers!

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