2016 1098-T Transmittal File Does Not Include the Data Element for "TIN Requested" At Position 544
The 2016 1098-T form includes a new checkbox titled TIN Requested on Copy A to be sent to the IRS. The transmittal file generated by the system does not include a value for this at position 544.
A transmittal file without this field will fail the IRS edits.
Please see knowledge article 'The 2016 1098-T Transmittal File Does Not Include the Data Element for "TIN Requested" At Position 544 (Doc ID 2188265.1)' for further information on this issue. This is a known issue, and has been reported to development in urgent priority bugs listed in this knowledge article.