E-file 1120 state estimates
If a state allows electronic funds withdrawal for estimates, complete the following setup. States that allow electronic funds withdrawal for estimates usually have the fields required for setup in their respective
ELF
or ELFEst
screens.- In the state'sElectronic Filingfolder, go to either theELForELFEstscreen and complete the appropriate fields.
- Enter bank information in the state'sBankscreen, if it hasn’t already been entered in the federalBankscreen.
- Review all diagnostics and clear all ELF diagnostics for the estimates.
- If a state files estimates separately from the return and the return is not being filed at the same time, mark theSuppress return and extension electronic files when only filing estimates electronicallyfield in the state's ELF screen. If the return and estimates are being filed at the same time, skip this step.
- ChooseFile, thenPrint Returns.
- Mark both theGovernment copyand theCreate electronic filecheckboxes.
- Print the return to generate the electronic file either to a printer or to FileCabinet CS.
- OpenCS Connectand send the electronic file.note
- In CS Connect, states that file estimates separately from the return will have a file for each estimate being paid by electronic funds withdrawal. States that file estimates with the return will only have 1 file that includes the tax return and all estimate payments.
- For states that allow additional estimates to be filed with an electronically filed amended return, the estimates won’t replace any previously filed estimates and should only be filed to increase the future quarterly payments. The additional estimates are included in the amended return electronic file.