Why am I getting an error when filing an extension request for a Colorado individual return?

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March 18, 2022
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When e-filing a Colorado individual return extension request, I receive an error indicating that "The extension does not meet the conditions for electronic filing. Form DR 0158-I is not active. Check the freeze box to activate."

On the Form DR158-I worksheet, I DO have the freeze box checked, and the return passes the error validation. Anyone have an idea as to why I would still be receiving this error?

Also, income tax expected to be owed is $0.00 because of a 2020 over-payment carryover.

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Best answer by davetodd11

This is the first year I've done Colorado returns, and I did run the error validation. One note I didn't catch on the DR158-I worksheet was that you are only supposed to submit that form if a payment is due. In my case, it wasn't, so the system won't even let me submit one.

dkh

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I'm going to start by asking if Colorado state returns are what you normally prepare or is this a one and only for a client ? If it's your normal then I'd guess you know all the steps required to send an extension. If it's a one time deal - I'd start with the Information Worksheet within Colorado to be sure all check boxes have been activated. Did you run Check Errors to see what message(s) come up?

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davetodd11AuthorAnswer

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This is the first year I've done Colorado returns, and I did run the error validation. One note I didn't catch on the DR158-I worksheet was that you are only supposed to submit that form if a payment is due. In my case, it wasn't, so the system won't even let me submit one.

Just-Lisa-Now-

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I know CA wont let me send an extension unless a payment is included, maybe CO is the same.

If you dont owe them any money, they dont want an extension.

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davetodd11Author

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Turns out CO is similar. The issue was that the DR158-I form was only supposed to be submitted if a payment was due/being made. I missed the note that specifically said NOT to submit the form if no payment was due.

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