Create and transmit electronic files
Follow these steps to create and transmit an electronic file.
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- Any staff member who transmits electronic files will need to turn on multi-factor authentication.
- Only 1 person at a time can transmit electronic files through CS Connect per data location.
- Review and address any ELF Critical Diagnostics. SelectView,Diagnostics, then theELF Criticaltab.
- SelectFile, thenPrint Returnsto create the electronic file.
- Mark theGovernment copy,Paper, andCreate electronic filecheckboxes.noteMarkingPaperwon't print a full copy of the return. It will only print action items such as signature documents (that is, 8879), filing instructions, and payment vouchers.
- SelectPrint.
- SelectUtilities, thenCS Connect.
- Switch($) Transmit returnsto yes.
- Select theElectronic Filingtab.
- Select the client, thenConnectto transmit the return.
- Answer the multi-factor authentication prompt on your mobile device to verify your sign-in.