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Pro Online: Using Paper Allocation only for Form 8888

07 Feb 18
Kim Manuel
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Scenario:  Your site uses Form 8888.  The preparer selects the return type of E-file: Direct Deposit

The preparer then scrolls down the Taxpayer Bank Account section in e-file and enters the full amount of the refund in the paper allocation section:

This results in a validation error because IRS MeF efile does not allow this situation

Solution:  Change the Federal return type to:  E-file: Paper Check and transmit the return again

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