R0000-029 e-file error
Error
If the Signature Option 'PIN Number' is selected (the element 'SignatureOption' in the Return Header has a value of 'PIN Number') then the following fields must have a value in the Return Header: 'PractitionerPIN,' 'TaxpayerPIN,' 'Name of the Officer,' 'Title of the Officer,' 'DateSigned,' and 'PINEnteredBy Indicator.'
Cause
Information is missing from Form 8879, Practitioner PIN.
Solution
- Go toOrganizer,Federal E-file, thenSignature Authorization.
- In theIf Form 8879 - Practitioner PIN is selectedsection, mark a selection forPIN entered byeitherOfficerorERO.
- In thePIN Informationsection, enter a 5-digit PIN for either the Officer or ERO.
- Go toGeneral Information,Basic Return Information, thenReturn Information.
- Enter the name, title, and date for the signing officer.
- Perform a full recompute, recreate the e-file, then resubmit.