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Error: Field ‘DepositorAccountNum’ is unexpected

This validation error occurs when there is a refund due on the return but the direct deposit information is incomplete or missing.

Error message

Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: IRS1120[1][@documentId='IRS11200002K6C1] DirectDepositGrp[1]/DepositorAccountNum[1] Description: Depositor Account Number LineNumber: Requirement: Expecting CheckingAccountInd, SavingsAccountInd Error: Field 'DepositorAccountNum' is unexpected Element Name: DepositorAccountNum XPath: //IRS1120[@documentId='IRS11200002K6C1']/DirectDepositGrp[1]/DepositorAccountNum[1] XML Fragment: [PHONE] Field Key: 10,1746,12,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}DepositorAccountNum' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}DirectDepositGrp'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}CheckingAccountInd, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}SavingsAccountInd.

Solution 1: Enter valid bank information

  1. Go to
    Organizer
    General Information
    Bank Information
    Return
    .
  2. Enter valid account and routing numbers.
  3. Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
note
The routing number must be 9 digits beginning with 01 through 12, or 21 through 32.
If you don't have bank information, you can file a paper return since it's a primary requirement for federal e-filing.

Solution 2: Clear payment amounts

  1. Go to
    Organizer
    Payments and Extension
    Payment of Taxes
    .
  2. Clear any amounts or enter bank information.
  3. Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.

Solution 3: Suppress direct deposit

  1. Go to
    Organizer
    General Information
    Bank Information
    Return
    .
  2. Select
    Suppress direct deposit on the refund return
    .
  3. Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
  4. Recompute the return and recreate the e-file.

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