Cannot save checked radio buttons in pdf forms

I am using form 1023 from the IRS which has a series of "yes" and "no" radio buttons that need to be checked. The problem is that each time I check my responses and save the pdf, it opens with my filled info still intact (i.e. my name, etc...), but none of the boxes are checked.
Help, please?

Sylvie617 wrote:
I am using form 1023 from the IRS which has a series of "yes" and "no" radio buttons that need to be checked. The problem is that each time I check my responses and save the pdf, it opens with my filled info still intact (i.e. my name, etc...), but none of the boxes are checked.
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