Resolving California e-file diagnostic ref. 6877 in ProConnect

The following e-file critical diagnostic may generate:

e-file: Form 1310: Person Claiming Refund Signature Explanation must be significant. You must enter an explanation in addition to the federal requirement for California e-filing of Form 1310. (ref. #6877)

How to resolve diagnostic ref. 6877

To resolve this diagnostic:

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Miscellaneous Forms ⮕ Deceased Taxpayer (1310).
2. Scroll to the California Electronic Information (1310) section.
3. In the field labeled Signature explanation, enter the Decedent Representative Signature Explanation.

Keep in mind that:

• This is an e-file only field. Information you enter here stays in the authentication record of the e-file and doesn't print anywhere in the Forms tab.
• The signature explanation may contain the decedent representative type (For example, executor, surviving relative, or sole beneficiary). The state doesn't provide specifics for this explanation