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e-file validation error: PA 40 (PA Sch C) in SureFire - e-file validation error:The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:CityNm' element is invalidThe 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:StateAbbreviationCd' element is invalidThe 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:ZIPCd' element is invalid

🔍 e-file validation error: PA 40 (PA Sch C)

e-file validation error: The following elements are invalid:

  • The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:CityNm' element is invalid
  • The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:StateAbbreviationCd' element is invalid
  • The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:ZIPCd' element is invalid

⚠️ Before You Begin

Make sure you can access your PA Sch C information so you can update the business location address.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open PA Sch C

Use this when you need to locate the business location address fields that are failing e-file validation.

Go to PA Sch C.

Step 2: Complete the business location address

Use this when you see errors for City, State Abbreviation, or ZIP.

Complete the address for the business location.

✅ Success!

After updating the business location address on PA Sch C, the e-file validation errors for:

  • CityNm
  • StateAbbreviationCd
  • ZIPCd

should be resolved.

📞 Still Need Help?

If you are having trouble, contact our support team:

Phone: 1-800-516-9442

Or submit a support ticket



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