Entity client experience with K-1 distribution
The linked video shows you a typical entity return experience from the perspective of the taxpayer, including K-1 distribution.
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990, 1120 and some 1041 returns don’t include the K-1 distribution step. All other steps for these returns are the same.
- Welcome to the client experience for entity returns with K-1 distribution as seen on a desktop.
- You'll get an email from noreply@safesendreturns.com. SelectLet’s Get Startedto open your return.
- SelectGet Startedto begin.
- SelectSend Codeto generate an access code.noteThis code is sent to your email address or mobile device, depending on your firm's settings. The code is valid for 20 minutes, until you use it, or until you generate a new code.
- Retrieve the code from your email or mobile device.
- Enter the code and selectConfirm.
- Depending on your firm's settings, you may see anSMS Consentwindow.
- If you would like to receive text reminders to sign your return, enter your mobile number and selectYes.
- If you don’t want to receive text message reminders, selectNo.
- This is the landing page for your return. A summary of your refunds and payments due is available.
- SelectContactto see the contact information for someone at your tax firm.
- Select your company name to edit your profile or sign out.
- You can also sample the steps required to complete your return.
- SelectGet Started.
- Review the message from your tax firm and selectNext.
- If an invoice was included with your return, it is displayed at the beginning of the review step. You may get an option toPay Now, which directs you to your tax firm's payment site. You may be required to pay before continuing.
- Once the invoice has been reviewed or paid, selectNext.
- You can review each section of your return by selecting the section name in the left panel. Within the section, you can scroll down, use the navigation arrows at the top, or use the bookmark panel on the right to move through the pages.
- If attachments were included with your return, you are redirected to a new page. SelectNotesfor instructions from your firm.
- SelectDownloadorDownload Allto retrieve the documents.
- You can alsoForwardorDownloaddocuments in theReviewsection.
- To forward, select documents and enter recipient email addresses and mobile numbers, then selectSend.noteThey receive only a PDF copy of the selected documents and are not prompted to sign, pay, or perform any other action.
- To download, select your documents and selectOK, or selectDownload All.
- SelectNextto continue.
- You may see the option to eSign, manually sign, or delegate signing depending on your firm's settings.
- For this tutorial we’ll go through e-signing. Selecte-Signto get started.
- Select theStartflag to begin.
- Select theSignatureblock.
- You can enter or draw your signature, then selectApplyto sign the form.
- Select theNextflag to be guided to the next signature field.
- Select the greenSignatureblock to apply your signature.
- Continue to select theNextflag to be guided to the next signature field.
- Some fields prompt you to mark a checkbox or enter information.
- Complete the field and select theNextflag.
- Once all fields are completed, selectNextto continue.
- SelectNextto finalize signing.
- If paper file returns were included with your return, you will see another message from your tax firm. Review the message and selectNextto continue.
- Select to print or download your paper file return.
- SelectI Consentto access the forms. SelectSkipto move to the next step without printing or downloading your paper file returns.
- You can distribute your K-1s electronically or download the packages to print and mail them. To deliver them securely via email, selectSend Electronically.
- SelectEditto enter the K-1 recipient email address or edit other profile information.
- Use the fields in theK-1 Partners Detailswindow to make changes.
- Clear the update notification checkbox if you don’t want to send an information update notification to your firm.
- SelectSaveto apply any changes made.
- Mark the checkbox next to the K-1s, or use mark theselect allcheckbox to check all K-1s.
- SelectEmail Documentsto deliver the packages.
- Review theStatuscolumn at any time to verify if the K-1s have been downloaded. The statuses here have updated toSentbecause the packages have been delivered.
- SelectDownload All K-1sto download all packages into 1 PDF. SelectDownload Selected K-1sto download selected packages as separate PDFs.
- Large downloads are sent to yourMy Downloadsfolder in your profile.
- SelectDownloadto complete the download.
- This is the pay section. You'll see any payment vouchers that were included with the return.
- Adjust your automated reminder settings as needed.
- SelectPay.
- You have the option to pay online or download the voucher and filing instructions.
- SelectAdd Payment Details.
- This is for record keeping purposes only. This doesn’t initiate or verify that any payment has been made to the taxing authority. SelectDoneto continue.
- Enter payment details and selectAdd Paymentto save any changes.
- You can download all your vouchers and filing instructions here. SelectNext.
- This section has yourEstimated Tax Payments, broken up by date. You have the same payment options available.
- SelectDoneafter reviewing or paying your vouchers.
- You are directed back to your return dashboard where you can go back to your vouchers section, review or distribute your K-1s, or view or download your documents. SelectContactif you have any questions or concerns about your return.