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    Electronic Filing Error

    RC18
    Level 3

    While attempting to file a tax return an error message, attached to my email, 

    Exception occured attempting to auto-attach pdf for client. Cannot open file.

    The problem is there are no PFD files.

    The PDF file it is looking for is 48.pdf

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    TylorValdez1
    Employee
    Employee

    Go to Settings>Options>Setup tab

    Look for the line auto attach pdf to efiles

    Change the option to No and try to e-file again

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    TylorValdez1
    Employee
    Employee

    Go to Settings>Options>Setup tab

    Look for the line auto attach pdf to efiles

    Change the option to No and try to e-file again

    RC18
    Level 3

    Thank you, 

    This week has been a nightmare and you just made it better

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    TylorValdez1
    Employee
    Employee

    Glad to hear. I hope you have a nice weekend.

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