Washington e-file setup
Enter or select the appropriate data for each field in the groups of data below:
File creation
Field | Entry |
|---|---|
Generate Electronic Filing Tax Return | Mandatory - Select to generate Electronic Tax Return. |
E-file Version | The current E-file Version is 1.0. |
Contact information
Field | Entry |
|---|---|
E-file Account Email Address | Enter the email address of the person to contact for resolving any questions or problems with the electronic filing. |
Preparer information
Field | Entry |
|---|---|
E-file Account Preparer | Enter the name of the person preparing the tax return. |
E-file Account Preparer Phone Number | Enter the phone number of the person preparing the tax return. |
Other deductions
Field | Entry |
|---|---|
Explanation for Other Deduction Line | If you have deductions that are reported in the "Other" category for any of the Lines referenced, you can enter a brief explanation where needed. |
Internal credits option
Field | Entry |
|---|---|
Multiple Activities Tax Credit, Schedule C - Part II | If you are engaged in multiple activities and are entitled to take Internal Credits, select the activities that represent your business |
Examples of which activities to select include:
- If you report a Gross Amount in line code 16, 07, 03, or 02 on page 1 of the return, select the 1st and 2nd activity.
- If you report a Gross Amount in line code 16, 03, or 02 on page 1 of the return, select the 2nd activity.
- If you report a Gross Amount in line code 07, 03, or 02 on page 1 of the return, select the 3rd activity.
- If you report a Gross Amount in line code 21, 03, or 02 on page 1 of the return, select the 4th activity.
- If you report a Gross Amount in line code 30, 03, or 02 on page 1 of the return, select the 5th activity.
note
You only report line code 16, 30, 21, or 07 when you make sales for line code 03 or 02. If you need to enter exclusion amounts from Gross for line codes 16, 30, 21, or 07, go to Schedule C (Multiple Activities Tax Credit -MATC), Part II. In the For online filing only section labeled Internal MATC Exclusion, select Detail and enter your exclusion amounts. The electronic tax return file will include gross, deduction, and exclusion amounts. The state of Washington will automatically calculate the internal credits for you.
Override option
Field | Entry |
|---|---|
Allow Washington Electronic Filing Tax Return(s) to Generate Even if Rejection Errors are Present | Select to override all diagnostics and generate the electronic tax return file.
We recommend that you review and clear each diagnostic rather than use this override. Using this override can result in your upload file not importing correctly. |