What error or reject message did you get?

E-file Transmission Failure An unexpected error occurred while processing the return or creating the efile payload data. Problem occurred getting ef payload data. Problem occurred transmitting efile data

I read since the taxpayer is not considered a resident of DC state, then the taxpayer is not subject to DC income tax.

DC cannot tax nonresidents, per Congress.

It can and does tax unincorporated businesses. This includes rental property.

What do you have that you are trying to file a DC return?

Yes, thank you.

The taxpayer is nonresident and has no more than W-2 and 1099s

Hi there,

It sounds like you're getting this payload error because a DC nonresident without a business won't generate any DC returns. To e-file their federal (and any other states), just un-check the boxes on the File Return screen for "Dist of Columbia" and/or "Dist of Columbia UBT". 

- Rebecca