R0000-055-02 e-file error
The number of return documents (forms, schedules, and supporting documents) included in the return must be equal to the value of the 'documentCnt' attribute of the ReturnData
Either you have an electronic funds withdrawal request and you're missing signature information, or you need to remove payment information. This is because signature information is only required for returns with electronic funds withdrawal.
Solution
If you don’t have an electronic funds withdrawal request:
- Go to theElectronic Filing inputfolder.
- Open theELFscreen.
- Delete any information from the following fields in the Extension Information section:
- Signature date
- Taxpayer PIN
- ERO PIN
- Form 8453-EO or 8879-EO signed and returned
- Requested payment date
- Recreate and retransmit the return.
If you do have an electronic funds withdrawal request, follow the instructions for the form you're filing:
- If you're filing an 8879-EO
- Go to theElectronic Filing inputfolder.
- Complete the following fields:
- Signature date
- Taxpayer PIN
- ERO PIN
- Form 8453-EO or 8879-EO signed and returned
- Requested payment date
- Recreate and retransmit the return.
- If you're filing an 8453-EO
- Remove any data entry in the Personal Identification Number (PIN) Information section.
- Print the 8453-EO and have the signature officer complete and sign the form.
- Open theEditmenu, then selectElectronic Filing Attachments.
- SelectAdd.
- In theProductfield, selectFederal.
- In theReturnfield, selectExtension.
- In theAttachment titlefield, choose8453 Signature Documentfrom the list.
- SelectFileunder Attachment file source.
- Select theBrowsebutton to go to the location of the document you want to attach.
- SelectOKuntil you leave the window.
- Recreate and retransmit the return.
