How do I fix the audit errors in my Form 8038-CP?
Last modified 9/27/2024 7:14:28 AM EST |
Follow the explanations below for each error code that notifies you to fix while filing Form 8038-CP.
Error Code |
Error Message |
F8038CP-001 | If Form 8038-CP Check if Amended Return checkbox is checked, then Part III Line 23 must be checked Yes. |
F8038CP-002 | If the Form 8038-CP Check if Amended Return checkbox is checked, the Amended return changes statement must be completed. |
F8038CP-006 |
Form 8038-CP must not be filed 120 days prior to the Interest payment date (Part III Line 18) in the return. |
F8038CP-007 | If Form 8038-CP Part III Line 19b has a value more than zero, then any of the Part III Lines 20c -20f must have a value |
F8038CP-008 | If Form 8038-CP Part III Line 19b and 19c has a value more than zero, then Part III Line 20a or 20b must not have a value |
F8038CP-018 | If Form 8038-CP Part III Line 23a Checkbox "Yes" is checked, then a Binary attachment named Debt Service Schedule must be provided in the return. |
F8038CP-027 | If the checkbox is not checked in Part I of the 8038-CP return, Form 8038-CP Part I must be completed. |
F8038CP-193 | Form 8038-CP, Direct Deposit Line 26c (Account number) cannot be all zeros. |
CUSTOM-01 | Form 8038-CP Part II Line 21a or 21b must be completed. |
CUSTOM-02 | Form 8038-CP Part II Line 10 - Report Number must have a value. |
CUSTOM-03 | Form 8038-CP Part II Line 12 - Date of issue must have a value |
CUSTOM-04 | Form 8038-CP Part II Line 13 - name of issue must have a value |
CUSTOM-05 | Form 8038-CP Part II Line 14 - CUSIP number must have a value or must have 9 digits |
CUSTOM-06 | Form 8038-CP Part II Line 17a - The type of bond must have a value |
CUSTOM-07 | Form 8038-CP Part II Line 17b - Issue price must have value |
CUSTOM-08 | Form 8038-CP Part II Line 17c - The code number for the type of bonds must have a value |
CUSTOM-09 | Form 8038-CP - <b>Signature and Consent details</b> must be completed. |
CUSTOM-10 | Form 8038-CP <b>Direct Deposit</b> Line 26 must be completed |
CUSTOM-11 | Form 8038-CP Part III Line 18 must be completed |
CUSTOM-12 |
Form 8038-CP Part III Line 21c statement must be completed if you have provided values in any of the Lines 21a or 21b |
CUSTOM-13 | The report Number should not be the same for more than one return. |
CUSTOM-14 | Form 8038-CP Direct Deposit details - Routing Number must be started in 01 through 12 or 21 through 32 and must be 9 digit number. |
CUSTOM-15 | Form 8038-CP Schedule A, If any of the columns have a value, then the remaining columns must be completed. |

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