Error: Incorrect or missing Payer State EIN

Scenario

You may get the following error message when processing 1099 forms using the internet filing method.
Error message
Unable to add the file for [client ID]. The following are either missing or incorrect: Pay State EIN.

Cause

This message displays when the state withholding ID is missing.

Solution

  1. Select
    Setup
    , then
    Clients
    .
  2. Make sure all state withholding IDs are entered.
  3. Try processing the 1099 forms again.

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