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1040 E-file errors

S3-F1040-286 e-file error

If Schedule 3 (Form 1040), 'OtherCreditsAmt' has a non-zero value, then one of the following must be present in the return: Form 3800 or Form 8396 or Form 8801 or Form 8834 or Form 8839 or Form 8859 or Form 8910 or Form 8911 or Form 8912 or Form 8936 or Form 8978 or Schedule R (Form 1040).
There is an
Other credit
 amount that appears on Schedule 3, but the associated credit form is missing from the return.

Solution

This error typically occurs when the
Other credits
 line on Schedule 3 has an override.
  1. In
    Form
     view, go to Schedule 3.
  2. Remove any overrides for
    Other credits
     on Schedule 3.
  3. Enter the information for the credit on the input screen in the
    Credits
     folder.
  4. Recreate and retransmit the return.

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