What does the Error message Electronic filing information Dcn has too many characters mean

[magicclaus]

I e-filed my return it was accepted. I went to print the filing documentation and got the error message "Electronic Filing information Dcn has too many characters.  What does this mean and how do i correct it?

[ZoltanB45]

If it was accepted, you have nothing to worry about. The DCN is the Declaration Control Number. I should be 14 digits. The first 2 are a placeholder, the next 6 are the EFIN of the firm and the final 6 are a serial number portion from the firm plus the  tax year.

Double check to make sure it is 14 digits.

[racer11311]

@ZoltanB45 what if it was not accepted? I'm trying to file an amended business return, have the DCN error, and at the very end it says I have no returns eligible for efiling. Do I need to mail in the amended copy?

[ZoltanB45]

The DCN is something automatically given. Can you edit the number. Try reducing it to 14 characters. If you cannot, then mailing is the only option.

[mchupik]

where do we edit it?

We are getting the error message, but can't seem to find where to fix it.

Thanks for your help....

Thoughts?

[ChondelLO]

For information on this DCN experience, please visit the Help Article below. @mchupik

Why am I getting a message that my DCN has too many characters?

[arshina26]

I ran into the same error and an unable to efile my texas state business return. TurboTax charged me 55 dollars for the state product and I cannot e-file. The state does not even accept paper returns. 

[AmeliesUncle]

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@ChondelLO wrote:

For information on this DCN experience, please visit the Help Article below. @mchupik

Why am I getting a message that my DCN has too many characters?

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It is quite disappointing that the developers said they are working on the problem over a month ago, but they STILL have not fixed the problem.

[JTiger102]

I have been waiting for a response to this issue. I have contacted TurboTax support multiple times.
The article that was previously linked from this message is no longer available as of this morning, 5/8/2022.

I can't find a newer or updated version when I search for the "DCN has too many characters" error either.

I did sign up for updates from that original TurboTax posted article. I have received no email updates on the matter.

I am unable to file my state taxes for Louisiana as a result of this error and according to the software, Louisiana requires e-file.

I am very disappointed in TurboTax if they have now put their head in the sand and are ignoring this issue.