Include source documents when delivering tax returns to clients
If you have a license for FileCabinet CS and use it to store scanned images of client source documents, UltraTax CS can include those source documents with the client copy of a tax return when you deliver the return to the client. To do so, complete the following one-time setup steps, then complete the steps to create and deliver the final tax return via a NetClient CS portal, a PDF file, an email attachment, or by printing on paper.
One-time setup in UltraTax CS
Complete this one-time setup process to configure UltraTax CS to include the client's source documents with the tax return when transmitting the return to NetClient CS.
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This process applies only to source documents stored as scanned images, not to PDF files.
- SelectSetup,Office Configuration, then select theFileCabinet CStab.
- In theInclude Source documents in client copy of tax returngroup box, mark the checkboxes (Web,Email PDF,PDF to File, orPaper) to select the return delivery methods with which you want to include source documents.
- To select the FileCabinet CS folder containing the source documents, do 1 of the following:
- If your clients' source documents are stored in the default UltraTax CS folder, mark theCurrent FYE foldercheckbox.
- If your clients' source documents are stored in a different folder, mark theUser-defined foldercheckbox, then chooseSelect Folderand go to the FileCabinet CS drawer. Then, selectOKto close thewindow.Select Folder
- SelectOKto close theOffice Configurationwindow. UltraTax CS is now configured to include source documents in the client copy of a tax return when you deliver the return via the method selected on theFileCabinet CStab.
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- To deliver returns to clients via their secure portals, assemble and transmit the tax returns to NetClient CS.
- To deliver tax returns on paper, via email, or as a PDF file, select the method when printing the tax return.