Drake Tax - CA - EF Message 1391
Article #: 15940
Last Updated: August 17, 2026
EF Message 1391
To clear EF Message 1391, use one of the options detailed below.
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If the taxpayer was a full-year resident of CA, go to the States tab > CA > screen NR. Delete the screen using Ctrl + D.
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If the taxpayer was a part-year resident of CA, go to federal screen 1 and change the Resident state drop list selection to PY for part-year. Then, to enter part year dates, use the California NR screen located on the CA General tab.
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If the taxpayer was a non-resident of CA, go to federal screen 1 and change the Resident state drop list selection to the state of residency.