Support CenterThe element 'Corporate' in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile' has invalid child element 'NumEmployeeW2Issued' in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile'. List of possible elements expected: 'OfficerID - The element 'Corporate' in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile' has invalid child element 'NumEmpl
🔍 What This Guide Covers
This guide explains what to do when you see an IRS e-file validation message related to the Corporate element and the NumEmployeeW2Issued child element.
⚠️ Before You Begin
Make sure you are working on the correct e-file form for the issue you are seeing (referenced as the ID 41S EF in the message).
🛠️ Fix the Validation Issue
Step 1: Change the number of W-2s claimed to 0
Use this when you need to correct the W-2 count that is causing the validation error.
On the ID 41S EF, they need to change the number of W-2's claimed to 0.
Step 2: Enter the Signing Officer SSN on the 1120S EF
Use this when the e-file requires the signing officer information to be present.
They also need to enter the Signing officer SSN on the 1120S EF.
✅ Success!
After updating the W-2 count to 0 on the ID 41S EF and entering the Signing officer SSN on the 1120S EF, the e-file should be able to validate without this specific issue.
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