Error Message: “Attachment required for filing” when printing Form 5405, First-time Homebuyers Credit

Error Message: “Attachment required for filing” when printing Form 5405, First-time Homebuyers Credit

SYMPTOMS

When printing a tax return that contains Form 5405, First-time Homebuyers Credit, the following error message appears:
Attachment required for filing

CAUSE

This is expected behavior when printing Form 5405. The message is there to inform the tax preparer that the HUD-1 closing documents must be mailed with the tax return.

RESOLUTION

This message can be ignored. Click Next to continue printing the return.