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Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Same problem here in Wisconsin.

Anonymous
Not applicable

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Most likely an error with the Federal return.  if there was only a problem with the state the Fed would probably go through.  A federal rejection automatically results in a state rejection.  since this seems to be a recent issue, I would wait til Monday to submit to see if TT fixes the issue or has a solution. 

 

The XML data has failed schema validation. The reason for this error is

The most common reasons taxpayers receive X0000-005 XML Schema Validation Errors:
1. You incorrectly used one or more of those little grey boxes (Tax Literal Fields). The forms contain small
grey boxes that appear to the left of where you put your figures. These areas appear throughout the form.
a. You should not put any data into these areas unless the form instructions tell you to do so.
b. Properly entering a Tax Literal usually requires input into a description field and a corresponding
amount field. The description field is usually the first Tax Literal field and may accept alpha and
numeric characters. The "Amount" Tax Literal fields only accept numeric characters.
c. The program will only allow one Tax Literal (a description field and an amount field) per line.
d. If instructed to enter a Tax Literal, you must enter the Tax Literal exactly as it appears in the form
instructions. Include any capital letters, but do not include any quotation marks. There are tables
below that show the acceptable Tax Literals; however, you should always consult the instructions
for the form you are working on.
2. All the necessary lines/boxes of the electronic W-2 were not complete
3. Taxpayers put erroneous information (other federal withholding) 

 

here are some other possibilities

IRS rejection X0000-005 occurs when something inside the return is not conforming to IRS standards.

There are several possibilities that can cause this rejection since it covers nearly every field in a return.

Tips for troubleshooting the return:
Check for extra spaces between letters or words.
Check for symbols that may have been entered, such as:
Ampersand (&)
Dashes (-)
Asterisk (*)
@@ sig
Commas (,)
Check for text in fields that are numeric.
Check for information entered on the wrong line.
Check for phone numbers that are incomplete.
Check for NA, N/A, or NONE in fields that are not required.
Check address fields to make sure every line is blank if an address is not required.
Check address fields to make sure every line is filled in if the address is required.
Check for duplicate descriptions. Each description of property or asset must be unique.
Check fields that have an amount entered and requires a Type or Description of the amount.
Check codes on the W-2 and make sure the letters are capitalized.

martinkap
New Member

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

The same issue happened to me - rejected 3x in past 2 hours ... filing federal and NYC state from Indiana location

usnikki
New Member

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Same issue!  Any advice on how to bypass the automated system when calling support? Very frustrating trying to speak with an actual person.  I can't seem to get out of the automated system and then it tells me I have to pay to talk to someone since I am using the free edition, which I am not - I've paid over $200! 

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

alright, i just got off the phone with support after *3* rejections - she confirmed that there was nothing amiss with either my state or federal return, and my state was only being rejected because the federal was. 

She said that this should be corrected tomorrow and is an error on the side of irs/possibly turbotax and not to attempt to resubmit it again until then when it should be fixed. 

however she did say that if more people have this issue, they should report it here so turbotax understands the extent of the issue. 

umeraku
New Member

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

same issue.  were rejected four times today.  please advise-

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Same thing - trying to file federal and Arizona together

NoiseGUI
New Member

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Same error. Will wait 24hrs to resubmit per TurboTax support.

fireflybooks
Returning Member

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

same issue here using desktop home and business from utah x3 subbmissions

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Same issue here  both fed and State IL

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

same here. rejected twice.

f4tq
Level 2

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Me too.  Three failures.

If I have to print this out, how do I get my money back for e-filing??

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)


@f4tq wrote:

Me too.  Three failures.

If I have to print this out, how do I get my money back for e-filing??


Give TurboTax  a chance to work on it.   This just started this afternoon (Sunday).  It may or may not be fixed Monday. The filing deadline is still 24 days away.  There's no rush to print and mail.   I personally wouldn't print and mail unless it approached the deadline with no fix. If it's going to take them a while to fix, they usually put out a containment FAQ with more info and possibly a place to sign up for email notifications.

 

I don't know what product you are using.   If you are using desktop software (CD/download), and it eventually turns out that TurboTax is unable to fix it so you can efile, you can ask for a refund of the state efile fee of 24.99.    There is no efile fee for the Federal return.

If you are using Online TurboTax (web version), there are no efile fees.  In Online TurboTax fees are for preparation with free efiling.

randfulp
New Member

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Well, if adding my voice helps raise awareness, I had the same problem last night as well. Two rejections for XML Data Failed Schema Validation. Filing Federal and North Carolina here.

dockrc
New Member

Fed & State e-File Rejected (xml data failed schema validation)

Two rejections at this point.

Not getting a lot of bang for my $170 bucks. Though they did happily ask if i'd recommend TurboTax to a friend.  

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