CT020-MEF-PART e-file error
This reject occurs when e-filing a Connecticut 1065 return due to an apportionment math error or missing apportionment schedule.
Error messages
Invalid or missing CT-NR (CT020-MEF-PART).
Rule Number: CT020-MEF-PART XML Path: /irs:ReturnState/irs:ReturnDataState/irs:FormCT10651120SI/irs:IncomeAllocApport/irs:ApportionmentRatio Error Message: Apportionment Total Math Error or missing Apportionment Schedule
Solution 1
- Go toOrganizer, thenStates.
- SelectConnecticut, thenMember Information.
- Enter an amount inTotal Connecticut source income included in return (Override).noteIf there's noConnecticut source incomeon the return, enterNONE.
- Do aFull Recompute, re-create the e-file, and resubmit the return.
Solution 2
Connecticut doesn't let you enter 0 or NONE for CT-1065 Page 4, Part 2, Line 8.
- Go to and populate a valid percentage. If you can't determine the correct percentage, paper file the return.
- Verify Line 8 on CT-1065 Page 4, Part 2 doesn't contain 0 or NONE. If the entity conducts business only within Connecticut, enter1on Line 8 and leave Lines 1 through 7 blank.
- Recreate the e-file and resubmit.
- If the reject persists, contact the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services for guidance on apportionment fraction requirements.