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1040 E-file errors

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

  1. Go to the 1040 screen in the General folder.
  2. Check the
    Date of death
    .
    1. If it's incorrect, correct it, then recreate and retransmit the return.
    2. 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.
      note
      The change takes approximately 2 weeks to update on the IRS e-File database.
  3. Once the e-File database updates, recreate and retransmit the return.

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