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990 E-file errors

F990PF-905-01 and F990PF-906-01 e-file error

  • Database Validation Error: If Form 990-PF, Item G, "Initial return of a former public charity" checkbox is not checked, then the 'EIN' of the Filer in the Return Header must be established as a private foundation filer in the e-File database.
  • Database Validation Error: /Return/ReturnData/IRS990PF/Organization501c3ExemptPFInd: If Form 990-PF, Item G, "Initial return of a former public charity" checkbox is not checked, then Item H, the type of organization checked must match data in the e-file database. (value X, rule F990PF-906-01)
The EIN and return type don't match what the IRS has on file.

Solution

If this is an initial return,
  1. Go to the
    General input
     folder.
  2. Open the
    990PF
     screen.
  3. Mark
    Initial return
     field.
  4. Re-create and retransmit the electronic file.
If the return is not an initial return,
  1. Go to the
    General input
     folder.
  2. Open the
    990PF
     screen.
  3. Check that the
    EIN
     field is correct.
  4. Make sure the
    Former public charity
     field is empty.
  5. If you make any changes, re-create and retransmit the electronic file.
If the return is properly marked, contact the IRS e-help desk at 866-255-0654 or file the return on paper.
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