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M4-0016(AFF) e-file error 

The same FEIN has been used for more than one entity associated with this tax return.
This happens when duplicate EIN information is entered in the tax return; all EINs must be unique. Additionally, Minnesota mandates a valid 7-digit Tax ID. Zeros and 9s are not permitted.

Solution 1

To fix duplicate EIN numbers:
  1. Go to
    Organizer
    General Information
    Basic Return Information
    .
  2. Go to the
    Entity Information
     tab. Right-click and select
    Subview
    .
  3. Ensure that no same EIN number is entered for two or more different locators.
  4. Once you’ve fixed the EIN, reconsolidate the TopCon locator and recreate the e-file.

Solution 2

To fix Minnesota Tax ID:
  1. In the lower members, go to
    Organizer
    States
    .
  2. Select
    Common States
    ,
    General Information
    , then
    State/City ID numbers
    .
  3. Enter a valid 7-digit Tax ID for
    Minnesota
    .
  4. Do a full recompute on all lower members as well as the TopCon.
  5. Once you’ve fixed the Tax ID, reconsolidate the TopCon locator and recreate the e-file.

This article applies to:

  • PRODUCT: GoSystem Tax RS
  • Return type: 1120 Corporation
  • State: Minnesota
  • Subject: e-file
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