Drake Tax – EF Message 2173: Missing Form 5227, Schedule A Information

Last Updated: November 02, 2026

To clear EF Message 2173, complete the required Schedule A information for Form 5227:

1. For Part I, review and complete:

   • Part II of screen 5227 (Pages 1 and 2)

   • Part I of screen SCHA (Schedule A, Page 7)

2. For Part III, complete Part III of screen SCHA.

3. For Part V, complete Part V of screen SCHA.

4. Recalculate the return.

Confirm that all required fields in Parts I, III, and V are complete. EF Message 2173 remains until the required information is entered or the applicable trust selection is changed.