IL1120B-2500-3 and IL1120B-2700-3 e-file error
This error occurs on Form EF 1065 Illinois Schedule B, Section B, Column B, when there is a mismatch between the Partner Type entry and the corresponding Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or Social Security number (SSN) entry for a partner.
Error message
Schedule B (Rule IL1120B-2700-3): If Sch B Line Section B Col C (FEIN) is present, then Sch B Line Section B Col B cannot contain I.
Schedule B (Rule IL1120B-2500-3): If Sch B Line Section B Col B contains an I, then the same occurrence of Sch B Line Section B Col C (FEIN) must be blank.
Solution
- Go to tab.
- Select theSchedule B Summarylink.
- Partners with 'I' under Partner Type (B) need Social Security or FEIN (C) to be in SSN format. Illinois treats disregarded entities and grantor trusts as individuals.
- Go to tab.
- Change theSSN\EINfield in the section for SSN\EIN to use SSN format, or changeType of entityin the section for Partner Type to something other than Individual, Disregarded Entity, or Grantor Trust.