Error: Field ‘PreparerFirmEIN’ is unexpected
This error occurs when the 1065 state e-file validation expects preparer identification fields like PTIN or SSN. You'll need to enter complete preparer details in the Paid Preparer Information section to fix this validation failure.
Error message
Validation failed on PXXXXXX5.ITN: Form: ReturnHeaderState Requirement: Expecting SelfEmployedInd, PTIN, STIN, PreparerSSN Error: Field 'PreparerFirmEIN' is unexpected Element Name: PreparerFirmEIN XPath: /ReturnState\[1]/ReturnHeaderState\[1]/PaidPreparerInformationGrp\[1]/PreparerFirmEIN\[1] XML Fragment: ######### Field Key: 118,108,2,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}PreparerFirmEIN' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}PaidPreparerInformationGrp'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}SelfEmployedInd, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}PTIN, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}STIN, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}PreparerSSN
Solution
- Go to section.
- Enter a name and the following required information:
- SSN
- PTIN
- Email
- Phone
- Signature Date
- Recompute the return and recreate the e-file.
