F1040-103-02 e-file error
This happens when the "Married filing jointly" filing status is selected and a date of death is entered for the spouse, but the filer's name in the return header doesn't contain " DECD".
Error message
If Form 1040, Line 2 checkbox "Married filing jointly" is checked (element IndividualReturnFilingStatusCd has the value 2) and SpouseDeathDt has a value, then Filer Name in the Return Header NameLine1Txt must contain " DECD". (Rule Number: F1040-103-02)
Solution
- Go to .
- Even if the spouse is deceased, enter a space followed byDECDafter the taxpayer's last name.