How to Fix MS 83-105 Acceptance Validation Errors for Self-Prepared Filers

For self-prepared filers, you receive a rejection after filing the MS 83-105 related to the following issues, please review the information below to understand and resolve the error.

Expected Errors

<ErrorCategoryCd>Acceptance Validation</ErrorCategoryCd>

• Required Paid Preparer PTIN or SSN Not Transmitted (If Not Paid Preparer,Enter "Self Prepared", Select "Preparer SSN", and Enter 999999
• The Preparer Firm Name was not transmitted and the Return was not marked as'Self Prepared'
• The Preparer's Address was not transmitted
• The Preparer's Phone Number was not transmitted

Resolution

• In C-TRAC, open the MS 83-105
• Click on the Signer Information page
• Check the "Paid Preparer" checkbox
• Save the return
• Uncheck the "Paid Preparer" checkbox
• Save the return
• Refresh the return

Expected Outcome

You should now be able to download a copy of the updated XML file that will be sent to the taxing authority. In the updated file, you should see the following data group:

<PaidPreparerInformationGrp>
 <PreparerSSN>999999999</PreparerSSN>
 <PreparerPersonNm>Self Prepared</PreparerPersonNm>
</PaidPreparerInformationGrp>

You will need to resubmit the return.