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NY e-File Validation Error - The element 'Partnership' in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile' has invalid child element...in a 1065 return using SureFire. - The element 'Partnership' in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile' has invalid child element in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile'. List of p

🔍 NY e-File Validation Error: Invalid child element in a 1065 return (SureFire)

This guide helps you fix the NY e-File validation error that appears for a 1065 return in SureFire.

⚠️ Before You Begin

Make sure you are working in your 1065 return within SureFire and are ready to review the NY 204 EF section.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the NY 204 EF section

Use this when you need to correct the field that is causing the validation error.

Go to the NY 204 EF, and on the line for "Enter the number of W-2s issued".

❌ Common Errors

If the validation error persists after checking the W-2s issued field, re-check that you are in the correct NY 204 EF line and that the value entered matches your records.

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