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The following diagnostic is generating:

The state of Massachusetts requires that the Preparer's FEIN be present for all e-file business returns. If the preparer does not have a FEIN, they will need to use their SSN. Verify that the preparer's FEIN is entered in the Firm Information tab of the User Options. If the preparer does not have a FEIN, then they will be required to enter their SSN in the Preparer tab.

Solution:

Verify that the preparer's FEIN is entered in the Firm Information tab of the User Options:

Setting>Options>Firm Information Fed I.D. Number field.

If the preparer does not have a FEIN, then they will be required to enter their SSN in the Preparer tab:

Setting>Options>Preparers tab, Double-click the preparer, enter the SSN.
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