F1042S-018 e-file error
This error occurs when the Form 1042-S recipient name doesn’t match the name on the return.
Error message
F1042S-018: On Form 1042-S the recipient name must match the name on the return. Go to Organizer / Income and Deductions / Sec I - Income Not Connected / Form 1042-S
Solution 1: Update recipient name through Income and Deductions
- Go to .
- SelectEnter recipient copy of F1042S from Organizer.
- In the F1042S column, drill down and go to line13a Recipient's name.
- Verify the name matches the entity name at .
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
Solution 2: Update recipient name through Informational Forms
- Go to .
- Drill down on F1042S. On the new page, go to line 13a.
- Make sure the recipient's name (personal or business) matches the entity name.noteThe names must match exactly, including capitalization. If the entity name is too long to fit on line 13a, shorten the entity name at .
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.