F990PF-906-01 e-file error
You get this error when the EIN and return type don't match what the IRS has in the e-file database.
Error message
If Form 990-PF, Item G, "Initial return of a former public charity" checkbox is not checked, then Item H, the type of organization checked must match data in the e-file database. (value X, rule F990PF-906-01).
Solution 1: If it's an initial return
- SelectOrganizerthenGeneral Information.
- SelectBasic Return Information.
- Select theReturn Informationtab.
- Mark theInitial returnorInitial Return of a former public charitycheckbox.
- Do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
Solution 2: If it's not an initial return
- Go toOrganizerthenGeneral Information.
- SelectBasic Return Information.
- Double check theEIN.
- If theEINis wrong, correct it, do a full recompute, then recreate the e-file.
- If theEINis correct, contact the IRS e-Help desk at 1-866-255-0654. If you can't resolve it, you'll need to paper file.