Diagnostic: 49993 - "Electronic Filing. An entry has been made for an optional PDF attachment..." with a 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, and 990-N return using Worksheet View in CCH® ProSystem fx® Tax and CCH Axcess™ Tax.

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"Electronic Filing.  An entry has been made for an optional PDF attachment.  Please note that PDF attachments are generally not allowed for exempt organization returns per the IRS.  Some forms and other documents defined by the IRS can be attached using the PDF Code field on the Electronic Filing worksheet, PDF Attachments section. If an IRS approved PDF form or document (other than the ones listed in the PDF code) is required, it will have to be attached leaving the PDF Code blank on the Electronic Filing worksheet, PDF Attachments section.

It will also be necessary to contact Electronic Filing Support to receive a Diagnostic Override code to enable attachment of these PDF's.  (49993)"
 

Exceptions for 990/990-EZ/990-PF/990-N attachments previously approved
(call support and reference this article)

  • If the 168(h) election has been made, the organization is required to attach elections from subsidiaries as PDF attachments.
  • Attachments related to name changes
  • Penalty Relief Reasonable Cause Explanation Letter

Exceptions for 990/990-EZ/990-PF/990-N attachments, for which a Code exists
(double click in the PDF attachment section, line 2)

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Attachments for 990-T DO NOT require the Diagnostic override code
(use the drop down on line 6 - Return type to choose 990-T)

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