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posted Feb 15, 2026 6:42:17 PM

I get the following error when transmitting my returns using the 2025 desktop app.

Your request was not understood by the e-filing service. -Invalid XML. cvc-complex type.2.4.a: Invalid content was found starting with element 'legalName'. One of '{fillerId}' is expected.. Please verify that your application program is up to date. 

 

Above is the error message I get when I tranmist my returns using the desktop app. I trying updating the app and restarting my computer.  

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 16, 2026 8:18:23 AM

You may need to do a manual update. 

 

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