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SureFire e-file validation error: NY 3S (1120S) - The 'http;://www.irs.gov/efile:OfficerNa' element is invalid. - NY 3S (1120S) - The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:OfficerNm'; element is invalid - The value '' is invalid according to its datatype 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:PersonNameType'; - The Pattern

🔍 SureFire e-file validation error: NY 3S (1120S)

This guide helps you fix an e-file validation error related to the Signing Officer's name on NY 3 EF.

⚠️ Before You Begin

Have access to your NY 3 EF form so you can review the Signing Officer's name fields.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open NY 3 EF and enter the Signing Officer's name

Use this when you need to resolve the validation error showing that the Officer/PersonName element is invalid or the value is missing/does not match the required datatype.

Go to form NY 3 EF and enter the Signing Officer's name.

✅ Success!

After entering the Signing Officer's name on NY 3 EF, the e-file validation should no longer report the invalid OfficerNa/OfficerNm or PersonNameType value error.

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