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E-file error: The field 'PtrShrhldrAGIStateAmt' with a negative value data format is not correct

The field 'PtrShrhldrAGIStateAmt' with value '-2873', data format is not correct.

This happens when you need to type for a U.S. positive integer amount field. Schedule Composite column C amount cannot be negative.

Go to Tax forms
, States
, Indiana
, then select Schedule Composite
.

Select the Composite Partner Detail
hyperlink.

Column C can't be negative when e-filing. If you can't change the negative amount to a positive, you'll need to paper file the return.

To change the values, go to Organizer
, States
, Indiana
.

Select Composite Return
and the Composite Member Overrides
section.