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E-file Validation Error: 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:indicatorType2' for a NY return on form NY-215 using SureFire - E-file Validation error:The 'claimed' attribute is invalid - The value '1' is invalid according to its datatype 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:indicatorType2' - The Pattern constraint fail

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📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Remove overrides on NY-215

Use this when you need to clear any manual override values that may be causing the validation error.

Please remove overrides on form NY 215.

Step 2: Confirm the return is marked for e-file

Use this when the form is not pulling amounts correctly from the federal return.

If the form is not marked for e-file anymore and the income and other fields don't pull the amounts from the federal return, verify that the taxpayer qualifies for Earned Income Tax Credit.

Step 3: Verify Earned Income Tax Credit eligibility

Use this when the taxpayer’s situation may not match what the form expects.

If the form is not marked for e-file anymore and the income and other fields don't pull the amounts from the federal return, verify that the taxpayer qualifies for Earned Income Tax Credit.

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