VALIDATION ERROR: FORM 4547 (1/30/2026)

VALIDATION ERROR: FORM 4547 (1/30/2026)

Reminder to click on the validation errors on the Welcome Page to correct any outstanding validation errors.

Our top validation is currently:  The element ‘IRS4547’ in namespace ‘http://www.irs.gov/efile’ has invalid child element ‘ResponsiblePrtyUSAddress’ in namespace ‘http://www.irs.gov/efile’. List of possible elements expected: ‘ResponsiblePrtyEmailAddressTxt’ in namespace ‘http://www.irs.gov/efile’.


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Workaround:  Navigate to the return details page in e-file.  Enter the primary and/or secondary email addresses and resend the return.

Solution:  We issued an update on Wednesday, January 28th, that will resolve this for newly created returns.  We also added an e-file warning that you must have an email address entered in the personal information for Form 4547