Another e-file error that's a non-error

[Kea]

Just tried to create an e-file with a Schedule C. Business code = 999999 (unclassified). I'm getting a red error that says the maximum code is 999000. It gives that choice when completing the Schedule C, but then gives the e-file error. I've e-filed this client's return for several years using this code. (This is the only return I have with this code -- I can usually find something that works.)

I wonder if TaxWorks always blocks this code from e-file or if it is just the TRX version.

I did put in a code that might work. But I do find it aggravating that the program is giving an e-file error for a legitimate IRS accepted choice. It's nice that the program recognizes that it's valid for input -- so why not for e-file? I know this is a small issue in the scheme of things, but it should also be an easy fix.

Don't get me wrong. I do not regret staying with TRX and saving the software cost. I really like that the zip code populates the city / state & gives lets you pick when there are multiple valid choices. (The one TRX used a few years ago never gave you a choice, so there were a few times I had to overwrite.)

End of rant and back to work.

[cathyan]

I've done several with 999999 code and have had no problem. I do override the "unable to classify" with a short description of what they do, not that it makes any difference for e-filing.

[Kea]

Thanks for that. That's now 2 e-file errors that I am getting that someone else is processing fine. I would think it must be something I'm doing wrong, but the red e-file error messages are very clear. And there's no way those would be written that way only on my copy of the software.

I really don't understand what could be different. In my case I didn't try overwriting the description. That shouldn't have made a difference because my message stated clearly that the code could not be greater that 999000.