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E-File Validation Error: The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:WithholdingCd' element is invalid - The value '' is invalid according to its datatype 'String' - The Pattern constraint failed

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Confirm the EIN and Code column entry

Use this when you need to verify why the validation failed.

This error will occur when an EIN is entered on 1040 Wkt 9, however, a code was not entered in the Code column.

Step 2: Add the correct code (or remove the EIN)

Use this to resolve the missing/invalid WithholdingCd value.

To fix the error:

• Remove the EIN, or
• Enter a code in the Code column

Step 3: Use the correct code for the source document

Use this to ensure amounts flow correctly to 1040 Wkt 9.

Example of Codes areForm 1099' or '1065 Schedule K-1' or '1120S Schedule K-1

 

You can also override the code column to enter the correct code. However it is best to enter the information on the correct source document (example 1099, 1065, Sch K-1 or 1120S Sch K-1, etc). This way the withheld amount will flow to 1040 Wkt 9

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