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F8621-026-02 e-file error

F8621, 'PFICOrQEFEIN' or 'ForeignEntityReferenceIdNum' must have a value. (rule F8621-026)

An identification number is missing for Form 8621.

Go to the Non Calculating folder.

Open the 8621 Screen.

Complete the Employer identification number (if any)
field or the Reference ID number (see instructions)
field.

note

If using a Reference ID number
, enter Applied For or ForeignUS in the Employer identification number (if any)
field.

After entering the correct identifying numbers, recreate and resubmit the electronic file.