F990-906-01 and F990-902-01 e-file error

  • Database Validation Error: /Return/ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN: The "EIN" in the return must have been established as an exempt organization return filer in the e-file database. (rule F990-902-01)
  • The return type indicated in the return header must match the return type established with the IRS for the EIN. (value 990XX, rule F990-906-01)
This error is caused by the EIN not being classified as an exempt organization in the IRS database.

Solution

  1. Go to the
    General input
    folder.
  2. Open the
    990
    Screen.
  3. Check the
    EIN
    field to make sure it's correct.
  4. If it's incorrect, enter the correct EIN and then re-create and resubmit the electronic file.
  5. If the EIN has been entered correctly, contact the IRS e-help desk at 866-255-0654 or file on paper.
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