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Voucher management explained

Learn how Voucher Management updates delivered estimated tax vouchers, including uploads, processing, client notifications, and common troubleshooting issues.

General

General questions	Answers
What is the Voucher Management feature?	The Voucher Management feature lets users update previously delivered estimated payment vouchers.
When would I use Voucher Management?	Use Voucher Management if the estimated tax due for a client has changed after delivering the return or if the due date has changed. Users can upload and replace the estimated payment vouchers.
What pricing tiers have access to the Voucher Management feature?	All pricing tiers have access to this feature.
Do I need to turn on Voucher Management to use it?	No. Voucher Management is a core feature that is always available.
Is Voucher Management used only for estimated payment vouchers?	Yes. If other payment voucher amounts have changed, the return will need to be recalled, corrected, and uploaded again to SafeSend.
Can I use Voucher Management more than once during the tax season?	Yes. Users can update estimated payment vouchers as often as needed.
Is Voucher Management compatible with the tax application integrations?	No. The integrations are a special feature that uploads returns directly into SafeSend from the tax applications. It doesn’t work with Voucher Management. Integration users will need to output updated estimated payment vouchers manually and upload them to the proper returns.

Upload

Upload questions	Answers
How do I upload an updated estimated payment voucher?	Go to Tax Returns Delivered Returns and select More Actions (...) dropdown on a return. From the menu, select Upload Estimates .
What pages need to be in the uploaded PDF for Voucher Management?	The PDF will need to include updated estimated payment vouchers. It's also recommended to include transmittals, as providing updated instructions to clients is the way to go.
Does Voucher Management automatically match the uploaded estimated vouchers to the previously delivered vouchers based on Social Security (SSN) number or EIN?	No. Users will need to select a return manually to upload updated estimates. Thoroughly review the uploaded vouchers and transmittals before delivery to ensure they are sent to the correct client.
If I upload a fully updated tax return, will Voucher Management identify any changed estimated payment vouchers?	Yes. Users can upload a full return and SafeSend will recognize the updated vouchers.
Can I upload estimated payment vouchers only if the due date has changed?	The amount due for the voucher will need to be different for the voucher to be recognized. If the amount due is the same, the voucher is recognized as a duplicate.
Do I have to upload all estimated payment vouchers when using Voucher Management?	If the vouchers show quarter designations, then only upload new or updated estimated payment vouchers. If the vouchers don’t have quarter designations, upload all estimated payment vouchers.
How do I change or add information for online payments that are required or auto withdrawals?	Users will need to upload new estimated payment vouchers and, during processing, select the proper watermark in the Voucher Details panel. Watermarks are available to indicate online payment or auto withdrawals.

Process

Process questions	Answers
Do I need to re-enter the client’s email address?	No. The email address will transfer over from the previously delivered return.
Can I edit voucher due dates?	The amount due for the voucher will need to be different for the voucher to be recognized. If the amount due is the same, the voucher is recognized as a duplicate. If the amount due is different, the due date can be edited like it can be during processing.
Can I add ERO stamps on the transmittals?	Yes. If the firm has ERO stamps enabled, users can add signature stamps for EROs.
What do the Updated and New tags mean on uploaded vouchers?	The tags on vouchers provide a visual indicator of changes. Updated: The amount due or due date has changed on a delivered estimated payment voucher. New: SafeSend detected a new estimated payment voucher that was not previously delivered.
Does Voucher Management show me all the previously delivered transmittals and vouchers in the return?	No. Only new or updated estimated payment vouchers and transmittals are shown.
Can I manually add vouchers in Voucher Management?	Yes. Users can manually add vouchers during processing. These won’t override any existing vouchers.

Client experience

Client experience questions	Answers
Are clients notified when an updated estimated payment voucher is sent to them?	Yes. Clients will receive an email indicating that their estimated payment vouchers have been revised.
Can clients refer to what estimated payment vouchers have been added or updated?	Yes. Clients will refer to Updated and New tags on vouchers in the estimated payments section.
Can clients still select Pay to be directed to the correct taxing authority’s website to make payments?	Yes. The payment process remains the same for clients.
For joint returns, who receive the payment reminder emails?	Payment reminders are sent to the taxpayer unless the return was delivered to the spouse first and hasn’t been signed.

Troubleshoot

Troubleshoot questions	Answers
Why am I not referring to updated estimated payment vouchers when I upload?	There are 3 reasons that would prevent a person from referring to updated estimated payment vouchers: The PDF contains estimated payment vouchers that are past due. Voucher Management won’t recognize vouchers with a past due date. The PDF contains a voucher that was marked as PAID by the client in Payment Details. Voucher Management won’t recognize changes to paid vouchers. The PDF contains a duplicate voucher. Users will be notified if SafeSend recognizes a duplicate voucher and can reprocess or discard the upload. Voucher Management won't show duplicate vouchers.
Why do I get a Recognition Failed message?	SafeSend didn’t recognize the uploaded form.
Why do I get a Duplicate Estimates Found message?	If the PDF contains estimated payment vouchers that haven’t changed from what was delivered, Voucher Management marks them as duplicates. Users will be notified if SafeSend recognizes a duplicate voucher and can then reprocess or discard the upload. Voucher Management won’t show duplicate vouchers.

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