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E-file error: TotRentBusIncApp

The field 'TotRentBusIncApp' with value '-28', data format is not correct.

This happens when the you need negative numbers aren't allowed.

Go to Tax Forms
, States
, Pennsylvania
, then Schedule M
.

Select Schedule M - Rent and Royalty - Col F tab, Section III
.

Ensure Line 8
isn't a negative number. The line can't be in a negative format. It needs to be positive number to E-file or qualify the return.