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Prepare 2290 electronic returns (including batch processing)

Follow this procedure to ensure that you have entered all data specifically required for electronic returns and to create the electronic file for one client or for multiple clients (batch processing).
  1. In the desired return, select the
    Return
     folder, and then select the
    ELF
     tab.
  2. Enter
    X
     in the
    File this return electronically
     field.
  3. Complete the
    Signature date
     field.
    note
    This field is mandatory if you use the Practitioner Personal Identification Number (PIN) option to electronically sign the return. If you select the
    Use current date
     option in the
    When Form 8879 (etc.) signature date(s) are not entered
     field in the
    Setup
    ,
    Office Configuration
    , then
    Print Options
     tab, you don't need to complete the
    Signature date
     field. UltraTax CS prints the current date on Form 8879 and includes the form in the electronic file.
  4. If you use the Practitioner PIN option to electronically sign the return, enter the PIN information in the
    ELF
     screen. If you use the scanned Form 8453 option, leave this field blank.
  5. Choose
    View
     then
    Diagnostics
     to review the diagnostic messages in the
    Federal Diagnostics
     window. Select any item displayed in the window to open the corresponding screen to address the diagnostic message. Make sure that you've cleared all Critical and ELF Critical diagnostic messages and have reviewed the FYI diagnostic messages and then close the
    Federal Diagnostics
     window.
  6. If desired, Thomson Reuters can send the client an email notification on your behalf when the federal returns are accepted. To do so, complete the
    E-mail address
     field in the
    Contact
     screen in the
    General
     folder, and then enter
    X
     in the
    Email notification when electronic file is accepted by taxing agency
     field in the
    ELF
     screen in the
    Return
     folder.
  7. Choose
    File
     then
    Print Returns
     or select
    Print
     to open the Print Returns window.
  8. By default, the government collation includes only the forms required to be submitted to the taxing authority when you file an electronic return.
    note
    To modify these collations, choose
    Setup
     then
    2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
     to open the
    2290 Product information
     window. Then, select the desired tab (Federal or state), and select
    Tax Return
      to modify the print collation for all electronic returns. We strongly recommends that you use the default collation. This will not affect which forms are included in the electronic file.
  9. Mark the
    Government copy
     and the
    Create electronic file
     checkboxes.
    note
    • To create the return or check the return for electronic filing errors without printing forms, mark only the
      Government copy
       and
      Create electronic file
       checkboxes in the
      Print Returns
       window.
      • To check for errors without creating the electronic file, select
        Check E-File
        .
      • To check for errors and create the electronic file, select
        E-File
        .
    • If you use a 3rd-party application vendor to transmit returns, mark the
      Create electronic file (for 3rd Party)
       checkbox to create the electronic file. The third-party vendor is responsible for checking for errors.
  10. Select
    Options
      and verify that the appropriate checkboxes are marked.
  11. To create electronic files for multiple clients at the same time, select
    Clients
      and select the appropriate clients.
  12. Select
    Preview
      to view the return on screen or select
    Print
     (or
    E-File
    ). When you select the
    Preview
     or
    Print
    , UltraTax CS checks for errors in the electronic file.
    You must select
    Print
     or
    E-File
     in the
    Print Returns
     window to create the electronic file. Select
    Print Preview
     in the toolbar or select
    Preview
      in the Print Returns window doesn't generate the electronic file.
    note
    • When UltraTax CS creates electronic files, the application automatically deletes any electronic files that weren't transmitted for a client.
    • If you use a 3rd-party application vendor to transmit 2290 returns, UltraTax CS places the electronic file in the location you specified in the
      Setup
      ,
      User Preferences
      , then
      File Locations
       tab.
    • If you use a 3rd-party application vendor as your transmitter, UltraTax CS creates the electronic file without checking for errors when you print the return. The 3rd-party application vendor checks for errors in these returns.

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