Troubleshooting California diagnostic ref. 16499 in Lacerte

The following California diagnostic is generating in the Individual module of Lacerte:

• e-file: State of domicile is required for e-file. (ref. #16499)

This diagnostic generates when CA isn't set as the full year resident state in Screen 1, Client Information.

Follow these steps to resolve the diagnostic for a full-year resident:

1. Go to Screen 1, Client Information.
2. Check the Full Year Resident? box.

Follow these steps to resolve the diagnostic for a part-year or nonresident:

1. Click on the diagnostic or go to Screen 55, Part-Year/Nonresident Information.
2. Select California from the left navigation menu.
3. Locate the California Part-Year/Nonresident Information section.
4. Locate the Domicile in 2024 subsection.
5. Use the dropdown menu to select the State in which the the Taxpayer and/or Spouse were domiciled during the year.
6. Use the dropdown menu to select the Country.
7. Complete any other applicable subsections for the client.