Clear XML errors before e-filing

Review and clear XML file errors before submitting the e-file.

If errors exist in the XML file, you'll need to clear them before you can submit the e-file.

Follow these steps to clear XML errors:

Create your e-file.

Review the XML file.

If errors exist, the e-file status indicates the XML file was created but can't be e-filed.

Clear the reject diagnostics and XML validation errors.

Create the XML file again and repeat this process until no errors remain.

Select Delete Federal E-file
to delete an existing federal e-file if needed.

Once you clear all errors, you can submit your e-file.

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