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Desktop: New York State Extension Validation Error for Missing State ID

The New York State Extension will not pass validation when e-filed if the State-issued ID is not entered. The validation error is:

The 'http://www.irs.gov/efile:StateIssdIdAddInfo' element is invalid - The value ' ' is invalid according to its datatype 'String' - The actual length is less than the MinLength value.

To resolve the validation error, from the New York Tax Return menu select:

  • Personal Information
  • Other Categories
  • Document Number from NYS ID

Additional Information:

New York State Tax Information