Error: The field ‘ApportionmentFactor’ with value 'NONE', data format is not correct
This validation error occurs when e-filing a Texas Franchise Tax return with 0 apportionment. The ApportionmentFactor field displays 'NONE' instead of a decimal value.
Error message
Validation failed on [FILE_ID]: Form: Form05-169[1] EZApportionment[1]/ApportionmentFactor[1] Description: Calculated field: divide item TexasGrossReceipts by item GrossReceiptsEverywhere LineNumber: 13 Requirement: A fraction between 0 and 1 that allows up to 5 decimal places Error: The field 'ApportionmentFactor' with value 'NONE', data format is not correct. Element Name: ApportionmentFactor XPath: /ReturnState[1]/ReturnDataState[1]/Form05-169[1]/EZApportionment[1]/ApportionmentFactor[1] XML Fragment: NONE Field Key: 152,346,12,0,0,0,0,0,0 Error Code: [CODE] Error Reason: Error parsing 'NONE' as decimal datatype. The element '{http://www.irs.gov/efile}ApportionmentFactor' with value 'NONE' failed to parse.
Solution
Texas Franchise Tax returns with 0 apportionment can't be e-filed. This limitation applies regardless of whether you use Form 05-169 or Form 05-158. File the return on paper.
The ApportionmentFactor field is Line 13 on Form 05-169 or Line 26 on Form 05-158B. It divides Texas Gross Receipts by Gross Receipts Everywhere. If the result is 0 or can't be computed, the field shows 'NONE'. The e-file schema only accepts a decimal between 0 and 1, so 'NONE' causes an error.
- Print the Texas Franchise Tax return.
- File the return on paper with the Texas agency.
- Affected forms include (Line 13 can't be NONE) and (Line 26 can't be NONE).
Solution 2: Alternative option
- Review Line 24 and Line 25 apportionment values and update as needed in the Organizer entries.
