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How to Resolve IRS Rejection, Missing Document: 8453 Signature Document (YMCAs)

IRS Rejection Reason If 'SignatureOptionCd' in the Return Header has the value "Binary Attachment 8453 Signature Document", then a binary attachment with description "8453 Signature Document" must be present in.

IRS Rejection Reason

If 'SignatureOptionCd' in the Return Header has the value "Binary Attachment 8453 Signature Document", then a binary attachment with description "8453 Signature Document" must be present in the return.

RuleNum: R0000-055-02

Issue: The user forgot to attach the 8453 Signature Form.

Resolution

  1. Navigate to Tax Forms -> Review & File Forms -> File Form 990 & Financial Report
  2. Choose the top radio button "Check here if you would like to e-file the Form 990"
  3. Click Save & Next
  4. Click on Tab 2. Signature Document
  5. Click on the Form 8453 link to download the signature form to your local machine
  6. Print and Sign the Form 8453
  7. Save the signed Form 8453 to your local machine
  8. Click on Step 3. Attachments
  9. Fill in the Name field (do not use special characters)
  10. Choose "Form 8453-TE Signature Document" in the Type drop down menu
  11. Click the "Choose File" button to upload the signed Form 8453 from your local machine
  12. Once attached, Click on Tab 4. Validation
  13. Click the "Run Validation" button
  14. Click Next
  15. Click the Create E-file Submission button