Drake Tax - KY - EF Message 1217
Article #: 14156
Last Updated: July 22, 2025
EF Message 1217 may be caused by a missing or invalid State ID or corporate account number.
To clear this message, you will need a State ID in any of the following screens that contain data: W2, W2G, 99G, 1099, DIV, 8949, or 99K. The KY State ID numbers cannot exceed 6 digits in length.
Note Screen 99K is a state only screen that is located at the bottom on the States tab of data entry.
If there is a KY 725 form for a Single Member LLC, a 6 digit Kentucky corporate account number may be needed. If so, it should be entered on the 725 screen in KY. This screen can be accessed by going to KY Data Entry > SMLLC tab > 725 screen. If the account number is not known, you can contact the KY Department of Revenue at 502-564-8139 for assistance in retrieving the number.