IND-401 e-file error
If the filing status of the return is head of household, then 'ChldWhoLivedWithYouCnt' or 'OtherDependentsListedCnt' must have a value greater than zero or ['QualifyingHOHNm' and 'QualifyingHOHSSN'] must have a value.
You'll get this error if the return is marked as Head of household, but is missing either a Qualifying person, Social Security number, or Dependents.
Solution
- Go to the1040screen in theGeneralfolder.
- Enter data inQualifying personandSocial security numberor theDependent informationstatement.
- Re-create and retransmit the return.