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Screen PAELF - Pennsylvania Electronic Filing Information (1065)

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General Information

Use this section to enter information about the electronic file. You'll need to mark
File this return electronically
 in the federal ELF screen.
Suppress Pennsylvania return and extension electronic file when filing federal return electronically / E-file opt out
Use this box to suppress the Pennsylvania return and extension electronic file when filing the federal return electronically. This feature is also found in federal ELF screen. If used in the federal screen, and if there are multiple states attached that accept electronic returns, the application doesn't create any electronic state files.
This feature is also a global federal setting for new clients, available in the New Client. Select Setup, 1065 Partnership, Federal tab, and then select New Client Options.
Signature date of partner signing return if different from federal Screen ELF
Enter the date Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P is signed by the partnership representative. If this box is blank, the application uses the signature date of partner signing the return in the federal ELF screen for Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P and as the date signed in the Pennsylvania electronic file.
Enter a date if the federal return isn't being filed electronically or the Pennsylvania signature date is different than the federal.
note
Today’s date will be used as the signature date on Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P and in the electronic file if both of the federal and Pennsylvania signature date boxes are blank and the
When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered:
use current date
 option is selected in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options tab.
Signature date of electronic return originator (ERO), if different
Enter the date Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P is signed by the ERO (electronic return originator). If this box is blank, the application uses the Pennsylvania signature date of partner signing the return for Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P, if it exists. Otherwise, the application uses the signature date of the ERO or partner signing the return in the federal ELF screen.
Enter a date in this box if the federal return isn't being filed electronically or the Pennsylvania signature date is different than the default.
note
Today’s date will be used as the ERO signature date on Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P if all the federal and Pennsylvania signature date boxes are blank and
When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered: use current date
 is selected in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options tab.
Signed Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P has been received
Enter
X
 if you've received a signed Pennsylvania Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P. The application uses this information to determine what appears in the filing instructions. The application automatically transfers the selection entered to the Utilities, then Electronic Filing Status, and the option selected in
Signature Document
 in the Electronic Filing Status transfers to this box.
note
The application suppresses the printing of Pennsylvania Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P if a signed copy of the form has been received. Mark
Always print Form 8879 (etc.), regardless of
signature status
 in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options tab to print Pennsylvania Form PA-8453-P / PA-8879-P if a signed copy has been received.

Electronic Funds Withdrawal Information

Electronic funds withdrawal for balance due returns: Requested payment date
If you enter a date in this box, the application generates an electronic funds withdrawal payment in the 1065 Pennsylvania electronic file for the amount of the return’s balance due.
note
This box is mandatory if using electronic funds withdrawal method.
Electronic funds withdrawal for extension: Requested payment date
If you enter a date in this box, the application generates an electronic funds withdrawal payment in the 1065 Pennsylvania electronic file for the amount of the extension’s balance due.
note
This box is mandatory if using electronic funds withdrawal method.

Estimate Information

Electronic funds withdrawal requested payment dates: 1st - 4th payment
Enter a date to authorize electronic funds withdrawal for payment of an estimate. If this box is blank, the application doesn't produce electronic estimates for PA-65 return.

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