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Error: Field "DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd" is unexpected

This error occurs on a Federal 709 e-file when signature authorization settings aren't configured. Configure the signature options to resolve the validation error.

Error message

Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: ReturnHeader Description: Discuss With Paid Preparer Indicator Requirement: Expecting PrimaryPINEnteredByCd, SignatureOptionCd Error: Field 'DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd' is unexpected Element Name: DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd XPath: /Return[1]/ReturnHeader[1]/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd[1] XML Fragment: true Field Key: 7,27,5,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: c00ce014 Error Reason: Element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd' is unexpected according to content model of parent element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}ReturnHeader'. Expecting: {http://www.irs.gov/efile}PrimaryPINEnteredByCd, {http://www.irs.gov/efile}SignatureOptionCd.

Solution

  1. Go to
    Organizer
    E-file
    Signature Authorization
    .
  2. Make a selection other than
    Not applicable
    in both the
    Signature for 709
    and
    PIN Entered by
    sections.
  3. Recompute and recreate the e-file.

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