Troubleshooting Lacerte diagnostic ref. 13091, 15124, 15123, or 37771 -NYTPRIN

The following diagnostic is generating in Lacerte:

• New York State requires all Paid Tax Return Preparers and Facilitators of Refund Anticipation Loans [RALs] obtain and print their New York Tax Preparer Registration Number [NYTPRIN] or their NYTPRIN exclusion code in the Paid Preparers section of the New York State return. To have the NYTPRIN or exclusion code print on the New York Returns, each affected preparer will need to enter their unique number or select an exclusion code from the drop-down list under the "Preparers" tab which is located under User Options. please note that "N/A" is no longer an allowed entry in the NYTRPIN field. Note:  Access the NY Web site at www.ny.tax.govfor additional information regarding the Tax Preparer Registration Program or to register electronically for your NYTPRIN via the Online Tax Center.  (ref. #13091) Individual, (ref. #15133) Partnership (ref. #15124) S Corporate, (ref. #15123) Corporate, and (ref. #37771) Fiduciary

How do I resolve this diagnostic?

Paid preparers must enter either a New York Exclusion Code or a New York Preparer Registration Number (NYTPRIN) in the program to resolve this diagnostic. Refer to this article for instructions on entering this information.