M4-0016(AFF) e-file error
The same FEIN has been used for more than one entity associated with this tax return.
This happens when duplicate EIN information is entered in the tax return; all EINs must be unique. Additionally, Minnesota mandates a valid 7-digit Tax ID. Zeros and 9s are not permitted.
Solution 1
To fix duplicate EIN numbers:
- Go to .
- Go to theEntity Informationtab. Right-click and selectSubview.
- Ensure that no same EIN number is entered for two or more different locators.
- Once you’ve fixed the EIN, reconsolidate the TopCon locator and recreate the e-file.
Solution 2
To fix Minnesota Tax ID:
- In the lower members, go to .
- SelectCommon States,General Information, thenState/City ID numbers.
- Enter a valid 7-digit Tax ID forMinnesota.
- Do a full recompute on all lower members as well as the TopCon.
- Once you’ve fixed the Tax ID, reconsolidate the TopCon locator and recreate the e-file.
