IND-300-01 e-file error
The IRS tightened e-filing rules for decedent returns due to fraud. When a court-appointed representative is selected, the return needs to be paper filed since e-file can't include the court appointment document.
Error message
Rule Number: IND-300-01 Error Message: If RefundAmt in the return has a non-zero value and the filing status of the return is not married filing jointly and PrimaryDeathDt has a value, then [ Form 1310 must be present in the return ] unless a binary attachment with Description "Personal Representative Court Certificate" is present.
Solution
- Go to tab.
- In thePERSON CLAMING REFUNDsection, select either optionBorC.
- Unmark thePersonal Representativecheckbox.
- Enter theOther/court-appointed person info - Use with option B/C in the mandatory field above.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
note
The only allowable e-file option on Form 1310 for a single individual is
Option C: Person, other than A or B, claiming refund for the decedent's estate
.