Screen COELF - Colorado Electronic Filing (1120)

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General Information

Suppress Colorado electronic file when filing federal return electronically
If this field is marked, the application creates the federal electronic file only, and suppresses the Colorado electronic file.
Form DR 8453C or DR 8453P has already been signed and returned
Enter
X
if Form DR 8453C or DR 8453P has already been signed by an authorized officer of the corporation and returned to the firm. When this field is marked, the filing instructions will indicate no further action is necessary, and Form DR 8453C or DR 8453P won’t print with the tax return.
If this input field is not marked, the filing instructions will indicate that Form DR 8453C, or DR 8453P needs to be signed before the return can be electronically filed. To print Form DR 8453C or DR 8453P with the tax return regardless of this field, enter
X
in the Always print Form 8879 (etc.), regardless of the signature status field in
Setup
,
Office Configuration
, then
Print Options
.
Signature date, if different from federal Screen ELF
Enter the date Form DR 8453C or DR 8453P was signed by an officer of the corporation. If this field is blank, the application defaults to the Signature Date field in federal Screen ELF, or the option selected in
Setup
,
Office Configuration
, then
Print Options
, in the When Form 8870 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered field.
ERO signature date, if different from return signature date or federal ERO signature date
Enter the date Form DR 8453C or DR 8453P was signed by the electronic return originator (ERO). If this field is blank, the application defaults to the date entered in the Signature date field. If both fields are blank, the application defaults to the ERO signature date field in federal Screen ELF, or the option selected in
Setup
,
Office Configuration
, then
Print Options
, in the When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered field.
Electronic funds withdrawal for balance due returns: Requested payment date
Enter the required information to generate the electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) payment in the 1120 Colorado electronic return file. Use this field to generate the Colorado electronic funds withdrawal for balance due returns only.
Transmitter prepared tax return
Enter
1
for Yes, or
2
for No. Enter the code or select it from the dropdown list. The application uses this information to complete Form DR 8453C or Form DR 8453P. If this field is blank, the application defaults to Yes.
Method of submitting supporting documentation
Enter
1
for PDF Attachment,
2
for Revenue Online, or
3
for Mail with Form DR 1778. The application uses this information to inform the state how they’ll be receiving the necessary supporting documentation.
note
Colorado prefers the supporting documentation to be submitted as PDF attachments with the electronic file whenever possible.

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