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1040 States

Set up electronic funds withdrawal (EFW)

For returns filed electronically, extensions, and estimates, certain state taxing agencies let taxpayers pay balances due via electronic funds withdrawal (EFW).
If a state allows electronic filing for extensions or estimates, they generally allow electronic funds withdrawal requests.
Data entry
To ensure the debit of an electronic funds withdrawal request is successful, enter the following.
  1. In the federal
    Electronic Filing
     folder, select the
    ELF
     tab and enter
    X
     in the
    File the return electronically
     field.
  2. In the federal
    General
     folder, select the
    1040
     tab and enter
    Daytime telephone/ext number
     in the Taxpayer Information section.
  3. In the federal
    General
     folder, select the
    Bank
     tab and enter the bank information. If the fields are grayed out, delete the code in the
    Taxpayer verified all bank info by
     field.
    note
    UltraTax CS considers the bank information you enter in the federal input screens as the primary account and will use that information for all returns attached to the client. If you don’t want to enter bank information for the federal return, or you want to enter different bank information for the state, use the
    Bank
     screen in the state input screens.
  4. In the
    General
     folder of the state input screens, select the
    Bank
     tab and make sure the bank information is correct. Mark the corresponding box to
    Enable electronic funds withdrawal
     for a balance due return, extension payment, or estimate payments, whichever is applicable. If 1 of these fields isn't available, the state most likely doesn’t accept EFW for that payment type. Refer to the state instructions for details.
  5. For returns and extensions:
    1. If you'd like the date of withdrawal to occur before the April deadline, specify a date in the
      Requested payment date
       field. Otherwise, leave the field blank. If you're filing a return after the original deadline, you can't enter a date that's after the date you transmit the return to the agency.
  6. For estimates:
    1. For each quarter that you authorize EFW, UltraTax CS enters the standard due date for the state. You can adjust the dates for electronic withdrawal in the
      Requested withdrawal date
       fields.
      note
      • While the taxing agency won’t withdraw the payment before the requested date, they may withdraw it after. Regardless of the date the state actually processes the payment, they’ll consider it timely if you request the withdrawal date and submit the e-file on or before the due date.
      • The state return won’t default to electronically withdraw payments if an EFW request is present on the federal return.
      • Some states let you force the amount to be paid with EFW. If you force an amount to be debited, it can't exceed the balance due as shown on the return. An amount that exceeds the balance due will be rendered invalid and won’t be included in the electronic file.
      • State taxing agencies can't process international ACH transactions (IAT). If you check the
        Non-US financial
         field on the
        Bank
         screen, UltraTax CS suppresses the direct deposit or electronic funds withdrawal.

This article applies to:

  • PRODUCT: UltraTax CS
  • Return type: 1040 Individual
  • State: All states,Alabama,Alaska,Arizona,Arkansas,California,Colorado,Connecticut,Delaware,District of Columbia,Florida,Georgia,Hawaii,Idaho,Illinois,Indiana,Iowa,Kansas,Kentucky,Louisiana,Maine,Maryland,Massachusetts,Michigan,Minnesota,Mississippi,Missouri,Montana,Nebraska,Nevada,New Hampshire,New Jersey,New Mexico,New York,North Carolina,North Dakota,Ohio,Oklahoma,Oregon,Pennsylvania,Puerto Rico,Rhode Island,South Carolina,South Dakota,Tennessee,Texas,Utah,Vermont,Virgin Islands,Virginia,Washington,West Virginia,Wisconsin,Wyoming

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