IND-531-01 e-file error
If Primary Date of Death has a value in the e-File database, then it must not be prior to the 'TaxYr' in the Return Header. (value, rule IND-531-01)
You'll get this error if the date of death for the taxpayer doesn't match the IRS e-File database.
Solution
- Go to the 1040 screen in the General folder.
- Check theDate of death.
- If it's incorrect, correct it, then recreate and retransmit the return.
- If it's correct, have the surviving spouse contact the Social Security Administration at 800.722.1213. They’ll need to verify the date of death on file and request and change if necessary.noteThe change takes approximately 2 weeks to update on the IRS e-File database.
- Once the e-File database updates, recreate and retransmit the return.
