Screen DCELF - District of Columbia Electronic Filing (1120)
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General Information
Suppress District of Columbia electronic file(s) when filing federal return or extension electronically
If this field is marked, the application creates the federal electronic file only, and suppresses the District of Columbia electronic file(s).
Suppress return and extension electronic files when only filing estimates electronically
If this field is marked and District of Columbia estimates are marked to be filed electronically, the application creates the estimate electronic files only, and suppresses the District of Columbia electronic file(s) for the return and extension.
Form D-20E has already been signed and returned
Enter
X
if Form D-20E has already been signed by an authorized officer of the corporation and returned to the firm. When this field is marked, the filing instructions will indicate no further action is necessary and Form D-20E will not print with the tax return. If this field is not marked, the filing instructions will indicate that Form D-20E must be signed before the return can be filed electronically. To print Form D-20E with the tax return regardless of this field, enter
X
in the
Always print Form 8879 (etc.), regardless of signature status
field in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options.
Signature date, if different from the federal ELF Screen
Enter the date Form D-20E was signed by an officer of the corporation. If this field is blank, the application defaults to the
Signature date
field in the federal ELF Screen, or when the
When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered
checkbox is selected in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options.
ERO signature date, if different from return signature date or federal ERO signature date
Enter the date Form D-20E was signed by the electronic return originator (ERO). If this field is blank, the application defaults to the date entered in the
Signature date, if different from the federal ELF Screen
field. If both fields are blank, the application will default to the
ERO signature date, if different from Signature date
field in the federal ELF Screen, or when the
When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered
checkbox is selected in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options.
Electronic funds withdrawal for balance due returns: Requested payment date
Enter the desired date to direct debit the amount due on the tax return. You may enter a date no later than the original due date of the return. If preparing an electronic file after the return due date, enter the date of preparation in this field.
note
Requested payment date
is a mandatory field if using the electronic funds withdrawal option.
Electronic filing allows electronic filers with a balance due to authorize a direct transfer from their checking or savings account. Using this feature, electronic filers can file early and set a date for automatic payment if there is a balance due.
note
Note: In addition to entering the requested payment date, you must also enter bank account information in the DCBank Screen if a payment will be made by electronic funds withdrawal.
Electronic funds withdrawal for amended balance due returns: Requested payment date
Enter the desired date to direct debit the amount due on the amended tax return.
note
Requested payment date is a mandatory field if using the electronic funds withdrawal option.
Electronic filing allows electronic filers with a balance due to authorize a direct transfer from their checking or savings account. Using this feature, electronic filers can file early and set a date for automatic payment if there is a balance due.
note
In addition to entering the requested payment date, you must also enter bank account information in the DCBank Screen if a payment will be made by electronic funds withdrawal.
Electronic funds withdrawal for extension: Requested payment date
Enter the desired date to direct debit the amount due on the extension. You may enter a date no later than the original due date of the extension.
Estimate Information
Suppress estimate electronic file(s)
If this field is marked, the application does not generate an electronic file for any estimated payments.
Electronic funds withdrawal for estimated payments: Create Electronic File
Enter
X
in the
Create Electronic File
field for each estimate payment to be electronically filed. The application generates an electronic funds withdrawal payment for the Form D-20ES vouchers that are marked to print and have an amount greater than zero. Enter estimate information in the DCEst Screen.
note
To instruct the client to pay by electronic funds transfer instead of electronic withdrawal, leave these fields blank and mark the
Estimates filing instruction
box in the DCLetter Screen.
Electronic funds withdrawal for estimated payments: Withdrawal Date
Enter a date earlier than the quarterly due date for the electronic funds withdrawal of the quarter’s Form D-20ES estimate amount. If a field is blank, the application uses the quarterly due date of the estimate.