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  • Product: UltraTax CS
  • Return type: 1120 Corporation
  • Subject: e-file

Define the 1120 electronic filing configuration

To configure UltraTax CS to file 1120 returns electronically, you'll first need to set options for all clients in the
Setup
,
Office Configuration
, then the
E-Filing
 tab. The options you set in this tab apply to all clients and include options for Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs), state electronic files, and alternate Electronic Return Originator (ERO) information.
The 1st time you open UltraTax CS, you'll need to enter your EFIN and ERO information for UltraTax CS/1120.
The following steps help you do the following:
  • Determine whether you'll file all returns using a single EFIN or several EFINs.
  • Determine suppression options for the creation of state returns.
  • Enter ERO information if you want to use alternate information for the ERO instead of the licensed firm information.
  • Set print options for the facsimile of Form 9325.
  • Set options to file the return electronically.
  • Set email notification options.
  1. Select
    Setup
    , then
    Office Configuration
    .
    note
    Depending on your security configuration, you may need to enter the master password before you can open the
    Office Configuration
     window. The master password is specified in
    Setup
    , then
    Security
    .
  2. Select the
    E-Filing
     tab.
  3. Select 1 of the following options in the EFIN (Electronic Filing Identification Number) section.
    • If you're filing electronic returns using only 1 EFIN, select
      All returns in this office will file using EFIN
       and enter the 6-digit, IRS-assigned EFIN in the field.
    • If you're using different EFINs, select
      Several EFINs are being used
      . After you select this option, you'll need to assign EFINs to each preparer in the Preparers tab. To do so, select the
      Preparers
       tab, select
      Add
       or
      Edit
       for each preparer, enter the EFIN in the
      Preparer EFIN
       field, then select
      OK
       to save the information.
    important
    For UltraTax CS to assign this EFIN in the electronic file for each client properly, you'll need to select the preparer from the
    Preparer
     field in the
    File
    , then
    Client Properties
     window before you mark the
    File this return electronically
     field in the
    ELF
     screen.
  4. Select
    States
    . If you haven't received the necessary approval from a state, or if you want to suppress the creation of all electronic files for a given state, clear the checkbox next to the state.
    note
    The options set in this window affect electronic returns for all entities. UltraTax CS gives several options for suppressing state electronic returns.
  5. Select
    Done
     to close the
    States
     window.
  6. Select
    ERO
     to open the
    Electronic Return Originator (ERO)
     window. UltraTax CS uses the licensed firm information as the default for the ERO information. To enter alternate information for the ERO rather than use the licensed firm information, select
    Use alternate ERO information
     in the Electronic Return Originator (ERO) information to Electronic Filing Signature Form section, then complete all of the fields for the alternate ERO.
  7. Select
    Done
     to close the
    Electronic Return Originator (ERO)
     window.
  8. Select
    Done
     to close the
    Office Configuration
     window.
  9. Select
    Setup
    , then
    1120 Corporation
    .
  10. Select
    Other Return Options
    . UltraTax CS automatically proformas the
    File this return electronically
     checkbox to the current-year's return for clients for whom you filed electronic returns last year. If you don't want this checkbox proforma'd, clear the
    File the return electronically (Screen ELF)
     checkbox in the
    Proforma
     tab of the
    Other Return Options
     window. You'll then need to mark the
    File this return electronically
     checkbox in the
    ELF
     screen for each client you want to file electronically.
  11. To mark the
    File this return electronically
     checkbox automatically for proforma'd clients on the 1st time in the client, mark the
    File the return electronically if not marked for e-file in the prior year (Screen ELF)
     checkbox in the
    Other
     tab.
  12. In accordance with the IRS form design, the taxpayer's address is right-aligned when the facsimile of Form 9325 prints. To have the taxpayer's address print left-aligned on the facsimile of Form 9325, mark the
    Print Form 9325 taxpayer mailing address left-justified
     checkbox in the Other section of the
    Return Presentation
     tab.
  13. Select
    OK
     to close the
    Other Return Options
     window.
  14. Select
    New Client Options
    . Mark the
    File the return electronically (Screen ELF)
     checkbox in the Other section to mark the
    File this return electronically
     checkbox automatically in the
    ELF
     screen for new clients. If you don't want this checkbox marked automatically, clear the
    File the return electronically (Screen ELF)
     checkbox. You'll then need to mark the
    File this return electronically
     checkbox in the
    ELF
     screen for each client you want to file electronically.
  15. Select
    OK
     to close the
    New Client Options
     window.
  16. Thomson Reuters can send the client an email notification on your behalf when the federal and state returns and extensions are accepted. You'll need to select this option in the client's return before creating the electronic file.
  17. The steps to complete your electronic filing configuration vary depending on whether you're using CS Connect or a 3rd-party application vendor to transmit the returns.
    • If you use CS Connect, your electronic filing configuration is complete. Select
      OK
       to close the
      1120 Product Information
       window and enter data for the return.
    • If you're licensed to file electronically using both the Electronic Filing tool and a 3rd-party application vendor, you'll need to set related user preference options in UltraTax CS.

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