How to resolve Lacerte diagnostic ref. 16394 for CA Form 593

This article will help resolve the following diagnostic:

• e-file: California Form 593 requires the 593 preparer's name, escrow company and telephone number for electronic filing. (ref. #16394)

This diagnostic for California Form 593 is usually caused by incomplete information under Dispositions and Part yr. Nonresident Information.

To review Dispositions:

1. Go to Screen 17, Dispositions.
2. Select the appropriate transaction.
3. Select CA Real Estate Withholding (Form 593) from the lower left sections menu.
4. Make sure that all information listed on the diagnostic is either complete or blank.

To review Part Year/Nonresident Information

1. Go to Screen 55, Part-Yr./Nonres. Information.
2. Select California Real Estate & Other Withholding from the top-left menu panel.
3. Make sure that all information listed on the diagnostic is either complete or blank.