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Screen PAELFS - Pennsylvania PA-20S Electronic Filing (1120)

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General Information

Suppress Pennsylvania electronic files when filing the federal return or extension electronically
If this is marked, the application creates the federal return but suppresses the Pennsylvania return electronic files.
Use Pennsylvania form PA-8453P
Enter
X
 to use Form PA-8453P for Pennsylvania.
Form PA-8453P or PA-8879P has already been signed and returned (Utilities then Electronic Filing Status)
Enter
X
 if Form PA-8453P or PA-8879P has already been signed and returned to the firm. When this is marked, the filing instructions will indicate no further action is necessary and Forms PA-8453P or PA-8879P won't print with the tax return. If this isn't marked, the filing instructions will indicate that Forms PA-8453P or PA-8879P must be signed before the return can be filed electronically. To print Forms PA-8453P or PA-8879P with the tax return regardless of this field, enter
X
 in
Always print Form 8879 (etc.), regardless of signature status
 in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options.
Signature date, if different from the federal ELF screen
Enter the date Forms PA-8879P or PA-8453P was signed by an officer of the corporation. If this is blank, the application defaults to the
Signature date
 in the federal ELF screen or the option selected in the
When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered
 in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options.
ERO signature date, if different from return signature date or federal ERO signature dat
Enter the date Form PA-8879P, Pennsylvania e-file Authorization, was signed by the electronic return originator (ERO). If this is blank, the application defaults to the date entered in
Signature date
. If both are blank, the application will default to the
ERO signature date, if different from Signature date
 in the federal ELF screen or the option selected in
When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) (Preparer and/or Client) are not entered
 in Setup, Office Configuration, then Print Options.
Electronic funds withdrawal for returns: Requested payment date
Enter the date of direct debit in this field to generate the electronic funds withdrawal payment for Form PA-20S. You may enter a date no later than the original due date of the return. If preparing an electronic file after the return due date, enter the date of preparation here.
Requested payment date
is a mandatory field if using the electronic funds withdrawal option.
Electronic filing allows electronic filers with a balance due to authorize a direct transfer from their checking or savings account. Using this feature, electronic filers can file early and set a date for automatic payment if there's a balance due.
note
In addition to entering the requested payment date, you must also enter bank account information in either the federal Bank screen or the PABank screen.

Extension Information

Electronic funds withdrawal for extension: Requested payment date
Enter the required information in this field to generate the electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) payment for the PA-20S extension. You may enter a date no later than the extension due date.
Requested payment date
is a mandatory field if using the electronic funds withdrawal option for extension payments.
Electronic filing enables electronic filers with a balance due with extension to authorize a direct transfer from their checking or savings account. Using this feature, electronic filers can file early and set a date for automatic payment if there's a balance due with extension.
note
In addition to entering the requested payment date, you'll need to also enter bank account information in either the federal Bank screen or the PABank screen.

Estimate Information

Electronic funds withdrawal for Form PA-40ES estimated payments
If this is marked, the application generates electronic funds withdrawal estimated payments in the return electronic file for all applicable PA-40ES vouchers that have an amount greater than zero. Enter estimate information in the PAEstS screen.
Withdrawal dates, if different from estimate due date: 1st payment /… / 4th payment
Enter a date earlier than the quarterly due date for the electronic funds withdrawal for the respective quarter’s estimate amount. If a box is blank, the application uses the quarterly due dates of PA-40ES estimates.

Electronic Filing Exception

Corporation has requested return to be filed in paper format
Enter
X
 if the entity is required to paper Form PA-20S be filed. When this is marked, the application will produce a paper return with filing instructions and slipsheets showing the Pennsylvania mailing address.

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