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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