1040 E-file: Creating/Deleting the Extension E-file

Creating the E-file

After verifying that e-file diagnostics do not exist, create the data e-file:

1. Go to E-file > Enable/Create, and select the Extension tab.
2. Click the Create Extension E-files button on this form.

   

3. To see the results from creating the e-file, check the information under Column H (Number of Validation Errors) for each jurisdiction (federal and/or state) to see the details.
4. To review the validation errors, select View > Diagnostics > Efile XML Validation Errors, and select Federal or State.
5. Correct the invalid input causing the errors.
6. Recreate the XML file by clicking the Create Extension E-files button to clear all validation errors.

Deleting the E-file

The Delete button deletes the existing XML file for that jurisdiction. To delete an e-file:

1. Make sure the Enable check box is checked. You cannot delete an e-file if this check box is blank!

   

2. Click the Delete button.

   

3. The E-file Status changes to indicate that the XML file has been deleted.

If you have clicked the Delete button and the Enable check box is blank, do the following:

1. Check the Enable check box.
2. Click the Create Extension E-files button.

   

3. Click the Delete button.

 

 

 

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