Re-create e-files (including accidental transmissions)
If you need to correct errors in a return for which you've already created an electronic file, you'll need to correct the errors and re-create the electronic file, replacing the existing file. Follow these steps to re-create an electronic file.
- Review and correct any data issues indicated in the UltraTax CS diagnostic messages.noteTo view diagnostic messages in UltraTax CS, selectView, thenDiagnostics, or use Ctrl + D.
- SelectFile, thenPrint Returns.
- Mark theCreate electronic filecheckbox.
- SelectPrintorE-file.
- SelectRecreate the e-file and print to any other selected destinationsin theE-File Existswindow.
- SelectOKto replace the existing electronic file.
- Correct all electronic filing errors. The following 3 types of errors appear in theE-File Error Reportwindow.
- CS errors: Errors that begin withCSreport incomplete data entry, usually a result of ELF Critical diagnostics, such as incomplete PIN screen diagnostics. For example,1040 error CSUSL, Return doesn't qualify for PIN for the following reasons: ERO PIN is required on Screen PIN..note1040 and 1041 returns: If you can't correct a CS error and the return must be paper filed, explain the reason the return must be paper filed in the statement window for theOther circumstance preventing this return from being electronically filedfield in the Form 8948 - Paper Filing Exceptions section of theELFscreen.
- Agency Errors: IRS agency errors, such as1040 error FW2-499, Form W-2, Line B 'Employer EIN' is invalid for processing an Individual e-filed return.note1040 and 1041 returns: If you can't correct an IRS error and the return must be paper filed, enter the rejection from the E-File Error Report (for example, error FW2-499) in theUltraTax CS error reject code (ERC)field in the Form 8948 - Paper Filing Exceptions section of theELFscreen.
- Schema Failure: The IRS requires the electronic file to meet the rules defined by the IRS in a schema. Errors are usually missing data or contain incorrectly entered data, such as entering 4 digits (instead of 5 or 9 digits) for a ZIP Code (for example,1040 error "Schema Failure Data is formatted improperly IRS W2 > EmployerUSAddress > ZIPCode").note1040 and 1041 returns: If you can't correct a schema failure and the return must be paper filed, explain the reason the return must be paper filed in the statement window for theOther circumstance preventing this return from being electronically filedfield in the Form 8948 - Paper Filing Exceptions section.
- If the return has more errors, correct the errors and repeat steps 1 - 7.
- Transmit the electronic return.noteFor 1040 and 1041 returns, after you retrieve the acknowledgments, if you can't correct an IRS error and the return must be paper filed, enter the rejection from the E-File Error Report (such as FW2-499) in theIRS error reject code (ERC)field in the Form 8949 - Paper Filing Exceptions section of theELFscreen.