Multiple state returns - Process part-year resident and nonresident returns for the same state
First determine which of the 2 returns you won't need to proforma next year. Only data for the last return you process for the state is available to proforma. This means that when you add the state return for the client, you'll first need to enter the return type that you don't plan to process next year. When you've finished processing that return, change the return type to the one you want to proforma next year.
- SelectFile, thenClient Properties.
- SelectAdd stateto add the state return you want to process for this client.note
- Select the return type that you don't plan to process next year.
- After you add the state return, the application button for the state you've added appears at the top of the folder list.
- Select the state's application button in the folder list.noteThe state's input screens appear in the folder list.
- Select the input screen folder, then the tab for the input screen where you want to enter data.
- Enter the data for the federal and state returns.noteTo preview the return, selectFile, thenPreview.
- When you're satisfied the state return is correct, selectFile, thenPrintto print the client's state return.
- SelectFile, thenClient Properties.
- Select the state's tab to change the state return entity type to the 2nd state return.noteThis is the return from which you can proforma state data next year.
- Enter the data for the federal and state returns.noteYou may need to change the ZIP Code information on the federal return's input screens to complete the 2nd state return.
- When you're satisfied the returns are correct, selectFile, thenPrintto print the client's federal return and 2nd state return.