How to resolve VA 500, E-File Validation Error: Expected Element, Section A Apportionment Method

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Error Message

The element 'Sch500A' in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile' has invalid child element 'SectionBApportionPercentage' in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile'. List of possible elements expected: 'ConsOrCombinedFilerChkbx, CertCompanyApportionmentChkbx, VEDPPropertyInfoAnalyticsChkbx, VEDPInternetProviderChkbx, SectionAApportionMethod' in namespace 'http://www.irs.gov/efile'.

How to Resolve

1. Navigate to State Module -> States -> Virginia -> Form 500A Page 1 -> Section A - Apportionment Method.
2. Fill in the appropriate Apportionment Method.
3. Click Save.
4. Re-Run the e-file validation tool.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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