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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

  1. Go to
    Organizer
    General Information
    Basic Return Information
    Taxpayer Information
    .
  2. Even if the spouse is deceased, enter a space followed by
    DECD
    after the taxpayer's last name.

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