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Screen ELF - Electronic Filing (1120)

Overview

Use this screen to file the return electronically.

General Information

Enter
X
 to electronically file this return. Only Forms 1120 (including consolidated returns), 1120-F and 1120-S (including Qualified Sub-Chapter S Corporation returns) can be electronically filed.
Enter the date the return is electronically signed by an officer of the corporation.
Enter the date the return is electronically signed by the ERO. This does not get included in the electronic file, but the application uses this date to complete the date signed by the ERO on Form 8453-C/I/S or 8879-C/I/S. This will default to the date you entered in the
Signature date
 field if left blank.
Electronically filed federal returns include information from this field as well as information from the
General footnote
 field in the 1120 screen in the electronic file.
Enter the amount of time (in minutes) that you worked on the return outside of UltraTax CS. This gets added to the time within the software, which is automatically tracked. If the state taxing agency requires it, the total time spent will be included in the electronic file. At this time, the IRS does not require this information for corporate tax returns.
For more information, refer to suppressing 1120 federal electronic files when creating state electronic files.
Enter
1
 to send an email notification to your client when their electronically filed return has been accepted. For more information, refer to configuring email notifications when electronically filed returns are accepted. When you electronically file FinCEN Form 114 and the form is accepted, a separate notice is sent via email to your client.
This field will automatically enter
1
 (Return) for all clients when
Always
 is selected for
Automatically mark Email ELF Ack: When
 in Setup > Client Communications > ELF Options.
This field will automatically enter
1
 (Return) for all clients with email addresses when
Email address entered
 is selected for
Automatically mark Email ELF Ack: When
 in Setup > Client Communications > ELF Options.
Due to the variety of spam-blocking mechanisms in many email clients, automated messages may be prevented from reaching their intended recipients. If the recipient does not receive an email notification, have the recipient search their spam or junk folder, if available.
Enter
1
 (Paper Signed and Returned) if Form 8453 or 8879 has already been signed by an authorized officer of the corporation and returned to the firm. This is an optional tracking tool for Form 8453 or 8879 management and works bi-directionally with the Signature Document column in
Utilities, Electronic Filing Status
.
Form 8453 or 8879 will not print and the filing instructions will print a segment stating the form has already been signed and returned and no further action is required.
For more information, refer to payment options for electronic returns with a balance due.
Refer to general and form-related guidelines for 1120 electronic filing; specifically the
Name control field information
 expando.

Personal Identification Number (PIN) Information

Use this section if you are using the Practitioner PIN option to sign the return electronically. This will generate Form 8879-C, 8879-I, or 8879-S. Leave this section blank if using the scanned Form 8453 signature option. For information, refer to electronic filing and how to sign a return that is being filed electronically. For information on how to attach Form 8453 electronically, refer to how to attach a PDF document to the electronic file.
This field is required only if you use the Practitioner Personal Identification Number (PIN) option to electronically sign the return. Enter the appropriate indicator to designate who entered the taxpayer's PIN. Leave this field blank if the taxpayer is entering their PIN.
For more information, refer to signing 1120 returns for electronic filing.
Enter
X
 in this field to print the return with Form 8879-C, 8879-I, or 8879-S, IRS e-file Signature Authorization form, and the PIN information in the filing instructions prior to creating the electronic file. This field will allow you to print these forms without completing the PIN information or the
Signature date
 field.

Extension Information

See also
  • Preparing 1120 federal extensions for electronic filing
  • Creating batch electronic extensions
Enter
X
 in this field if you intend to file Form 7004 electronically. Form 7004 can be electronically filed for any corporate return even if the return cannot be electronically filed.
Enter the appropriate indicator to designate who entered the taxpayer's PIN. Leave this field blank if the taxpayer is entering their PIN.
Enter
1
 (Paper Signed and Returned) if Form 8878-A has already been signed by an authorized officer of the corporation and returned to the firm. This is an optional tracking tool for Form 8878-A management and works bi-directionally with the Signature Document column in
Utilities, Electronic Filing Status
.
Form 8878-A will not print and the filing instructions will print a segment stating the form has already been signed and returned and no further action is required.

Estimate Information

For more information, refer to E-file 1120 estimates.

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