E-file diagnostic: PTE-CK1- Partner Count
Rule Number: PTE-CK1- Partner Count Description: Form PTE-C, Number of non-resident partners value entered is = X, Number of ScheduleK1 elements included in the XML file= X.
You can get this error when the number of partners on Form PTE-C don't match. You'll need to review data entry for the K-1.
Solution 1
If nonresident partners don't have income, they shouldn't file the composite return. Per Alabama Instructions: If a Nonresident Owner/Shareholder has a LOSS, do not include him/her on Form PTE-C unless the loss is used to offset guaranteed payment(s)". It means only partners with positive income on Column (G) "Total Income" will be printing on this form. To make sure they have income check the following:
- InTax Forms, selectStates.
- SelectAlabama, thenComposite Return.
- SelectPTE-C Page 3, then open thePartner Detail.
- Under PTE-CK1, LINE E CALCULATION - SCHEDULE K-1 AMOUNTS, make sure the partner has a positive amount.
If there isn't an amount, remove the Composite return for that nonresident partner:
- Go toOrganizerand selectPartner Information, thenPartner by Partner Data.
- Select the partner's name, thenPartner Information.
- Select theState Partner Informationtab and clear the checkbox for the Alabama composite return.
- In thePartner by Partner Datafolder, selectColumnar Partner Entry.
- Go to thePartners State Compositestab and remove any partners from the AL composite return that do not meet filing requirement.
- Make sure you don't have any overrides in field.
- Do a full re-compute and e-file the return.
Solution 2
If filing the Alabama Composite:
- Go to folder.
- SelectPTE-CK1 Page 1, then thedetail linkand make sure there is a value on Line G.
- Do a Full Recompute.
- Go to folder.
- Select the folder for the partner, thenPartner Information, thenState Partner Information.
- Select theInclude nonresident partner in Schedule NRCcheckbox.
- Do a full Recompute.
- Recreate the E-file.
