AIRMF3005 – Rejected transmission – Error occurred in Form Status for Form Type
AIRMF3005 means
The value of the Manifest ‘TestFileCd’ must equal the value stored in the IRS’ database governing the status of the ‘FormsTypeCd’ .
You have to submit one communication test with the IRS. Once you have submitted one Accepted file, you call the IRS at 866-937-4130 x1 x3 and ask them to move your TCC number from Test to Production. If you are getting this error when submitting, your submitting a file with this XML code:
<p3:TestFileCd>P</p3:TestFileCd>
where P is Production but your TCC number is still identified as a T or Test.
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Erich J. Ruth
Erich J. Ruth provides technical support for National Software which is the parent company for 1099FIRE. 1099FIRE develops and markets a comprehensive range of products that enables any size of business or institution to effectively manage and comply with year-end filing requirements. 1099FIRE is an employee-owned company located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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