Can prior year returns (past due) be e-filed? I thought only current year could be e-filed, but PTO gives me e-file option (which I can't turn off)

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I want to paper file 2017 and 2018, but PTO doesn't let me turn off e-file option

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abctax55Answer

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2016, 2017, & 2018 can currently be efiled.

The IRS shuts down efiling in mid-late November; reopens in Jaunary. After that, 2016 can't be efiled, but 2017, 2018, and 2019 can be.

I don't speak PTO, but in Lacerte (PTO's big sister) you "turn off" efiling in the client screen by un-checking the box.

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abctax55Answer

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2016, 2017, & 2018 can currently be efiled.

The IRS shuts down efiling in mid-late November; reopens in Jaunary. After that, 2016 can't be efiled, but 2017, 2018, and 2019 can be.

I don't speak PTO, but in Lacerte (PTO's big sister) you "turn off" efiling in the client screen by un-checking the box.

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abctax55

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@karen.johnston43 ...
Glad you checked back in for an answer to your question. And you are welcome, BTW.

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abctax55

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And, IF you are a tax professional who prepares ten or more (or is it more than ten?) - efiling is required. If your client does not want to, the elect out Form 8??? is needed.

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George4Tacks

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You remove the check mark in the Profile for the client. That then removes the e-file. As stated, you may be required to efile. If you want paper, be sure to complete the 8948 and include it with the paper filing.

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