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Common e-file errors

E-file diagnostic: Federal Filer (Mandatory)

Federal Filer (Mandatory): Federal Identification Number (FEIN), TTA Locator/Binder Number, and TTA Account Number of the Federal Return are required fields for [State] efile transmission. All the three fields are mandatory and must have valid data entry. Navigation:\Organizer\States\Common State Fed-State Electronic Filing Options\Federal Copy
This happens when the federal copy is missing in the state return.

Solution

This diagnostic, worded slightly differently for various states, is applicable to all states that require a federal attachment to the state return.
  1. Go to
    Organizer
    ,
    States
    , then the
    State E-File
     folder.
  2. Select
    Enable/Create Returns
     and go to the
    Federal Copy
     tab.
  3. In the state row you're getting the error for:
    1. Select an option for
      Federal Copy
       in column
      B
      .
    2. Enter the
      Federal EIN
      , the
      Locator Number
      , and the
      Account Number
       in the respective columns.
  4. Do a full recompute and recreate the e-file.
You need to complete this information even if you're attaching the Federal XML created in the Federal Organizer, or using the State Copy option. You can find the locator number in the Organizer under
Help
About 1120 Tax
 or
Help
About 1065 Tax
. The Return Number listed here is the locator number.

This article applies to:

  • Product: ONESOURCE Income Tax Express RS
  • Return type: 1120 Corporation, 1065 Partnership
  • State: All states
  • Subject: e-file

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