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Screen PAELF - Pennsylvania RCT-101 Electronic Filing (1120)

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General Information

Suppress Pennsylvania electronic files when filing the federal return or extension electronically
If this field is marked, the application creates the federal return, or extension but suppresses the Pennsylvania return electronic files.
Use Pennsylvania Form PA-8453 C
Enter
X
 to use Form PA-8453 C for Pennsylvania.
Form PA-8453 C or PA-8879 C has already been signed and returned
Enter
X
 if Form PA-8453 C or PA-8879 C has already been signed and returned to the firm. When this field is marked, the filing instructions will indicate no further action is necessary and Forms PA-8453 C or PA-8879 C won’t print with the tax return. If this input field is not marked, the filing instructions will indicate that Forms PA-8453 C or PA-8879 C must be signed before the return can be filed electronically. To print Forms PA-8453 C or PA-8879 C 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 federal Screen ELF
Enter the date Forms PA-8879 C or PA-8453 C was signed by an officer of the corporation. If this field is blank, the application defaults to the
Signature date
 field in federal Screen ELF or the option selected in the
When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered
field 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 PA-8879 C Pennsylvania e-file Authorization, was signed by the electronic return originator (ERO). If this field is blank, the application defaults to the date entered in the
Signature date
 field. If both fields are blank, the application will default to the
ERO signature date, if different from Signature date
 field in federal Screen ELF or the option selected in the
When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered
 field in
Setup
,
Office Configuration
 then
Print Options
.
Electronic funds withdrawal for returns: Requested payment date
Enter the desired date of direct debit to generate the electronic funds withdrawal payment for Forms RCT-101. 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.
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 either federal Screen Bank or Screen PABank.
Credit card
Enter
X
 to instruct the client to pay the balance due by credit card.

Extension Information

Electronic funds withdrawal for extension: Requested payment date
Enter the required information to generate the electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) payment for the RCT-101 extension. You may enter a date no later than the extension due date.
Requested payment date
is a mandatory field if using the electronic funds withdrawal option for extension payment.
Electronic filing allows electronic filers with a balance due with extension 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 with extension.
note
In addition to entering the requested payment date, you must also enter bank account information in either federal Screen Bank or Screen PABank.
Credit card
Enter
X
 to instruct the client to pay the extension balance due by credit card.

Estimate Information

Electronic funds withdrawal for Form REV-857 estimated payments
If this field is marked, the application generates electronic funds withdrawal estimated payments in the return electronic file for all applicable REV-857 vouchers that have an amount greater than zero. Enter estimate information in Screen PAEst.
Withdrawal dates, if different from estimate due dates: 1st payment /… / 4th payment
Enter a date earlier than the quarterly due date for the electronic funds withdrawal for the respective quarter’s estimate amount. If a field is blank, the application uses the quarterly due dates of REV-857.

Electronic Filing Exceptions

Enter a code or select one from the list for corporations required to paper file Form RCT-101 Corporate Tax Report. The application will produce a paper return. When codes
1
 through
4
are selected, the application prints the filing instructions and slipsheet showing the Pennsylvania special handling mailing address.

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