FPYMT-089 e-file error
'PaymentAmt' in the IRS Payment Record must not be more than 200% of 'OwedAmt'. If a value is not provided for 'OwedAmt', treat that value as zero. (value, rule FPYMT-089)
You'll get this error message when the amount of payment on a return is 200% or more than what's owed on Form 1040, Page 2.
Solution
Do 1 of the following to file the return electronically:
- Reduce the payment amount to less than 200% of the amount owed on page 2 of Form 1040. You can enter this in theElectronic funds withdrawal for the balance due returns: Amount of tax payment (Force)field of the ELF screen in the Electronic Filing folder.
- Complete theSuppress penalties on Form 1040fields on the Pen screen in the Payments folder.
Once the amount of payment is less than 200% of the amount owed, recreate and retransmit the return.
