F990PF-906-01 e-file error
Error
If Form 990-PF, Item G, "Initial return of a former public charity" checkbox is not checked, then Item H, the type of organization checked must match data in the e-file database. (value X, rule F990PF-906-01).
Cause
The EIN and return type don't match what the IRS has in the e-File database.
Solution if an initial return
- SelectOrganizerthenGeneral Information.
- SelectBasic Return Information.
- Select theReturn Informationtab.
- Mark theInitial returnorInitial Return of a former public charitycheckbox.
- Do a full recompute, recreate the e-file, and resubmit the return.
Solution if not an initial return
- Go toOrganizerthenGeneral Information.
- SelectBasic Return Information.
- Check theEIN.
- If theEINis wrong, correct it, do a full recompute, recreate the e-file, and resubmit the return.
- If theEINis correct, contact the IRS e-Help desk at 1-866-255-0654. If you can't resolve it, you'll need to paper file.