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The following diagnostic is generating:

The Resident State as of 12/31/{CurrentTaxYear} is required to track state e-file returns.

Solution:

This diagnostic generates when a state abbreviation has not been entered for the return.

To enter a state abbreviation:

1. Click on the Detail tab
2. Navigate to Screen 1 - Client Information
3. Open the drop-down box labeled Resident State as of 12/31/XXXX
4. Select the applicable state abbreviation for the taxpayer(s) as of 12/31/XXXX

NOTE: If the Taxpayer is a US citizen who has lived in a foreign country the entire tax year and is filing a Federal and/or state returns US should be indicated