F5471-002 e-file error
Form 5471: RuleNumber:F5471-002 If Form 5471, Item B, checkbox "3" is checked, then one or more "Category 3 Filer Statements" must be attached.
This happens when Form 5471 Item B box 3 is marked and a Category 3 Filer Statement is missing.
Solution 1
To clear Form 5471 Item B, box 3:
- Go to the .
- ClearCategory 3 US person acquiring/disposing of 10% or more stock of a foreign corporation during the year.
- Do a full-recompute and recreate the e-file.
Solution 2
To attach a Category 3 Filer Statement:
- Go to , then selectAttach PDF.
- SelectAdd.
- ForAttachment Jurisdiction, selectFederal.
- SelectBrowse for file, thenDone.
- SelectUpload, thenDone.
- Do a full recompute and recreate the e-file.
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You also have the option to contact the IRS e-file help desk at 1-866-255-0654 to determine your best course of action.