E-file forms are in XML format (an electronic data format that contains only tag names and data but no lines and boxes and shading). This format is not intended to to be read by people but by software. PDF, as you know, has lines and boxes and shading, and is intended to be read by people.
The processes by which XML tax forms and PDF tax forms are created are completely different, as are the approval methods (each state must approve both type of forms before the state accepts the forms).
So, although this seems odd, it is certainly possible for XML forms to be approved (i.e., e-file) and PDF forms to not be approved (i.e., print). We appreciate your patience.
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