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Define the 990 electronic filing configuration

Before you enter data for a 990 electronic return, you'll need to configure options for all returns and user preferences, such as Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs) and alternate Electronic Return Originator (ERO) information for UltraTax/990.
The following steps will help you do the following:
  • Determine whether you'll file all returns using a single EFIN or several EFINs.
  • 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
    .
  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,
      Add
       or
      Edit
       for each preparer, enter the EFIN in the
      Preparer EFIN
       field, then select
      OK
       to save the information.
  4. 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.
  5. Select
    Done
     to close the
    Electronic Return Originator (ERO)
     window.
  6. Select
    Done
     to close the
    Office Configuration
     window.
  7. Select
    Setup
    , then
    990 Exempt Organizations
    .
  8. Select
    Other Return Options
    , then the
    Return Presentation
     tab. 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 Return Presentation section.
  9. Select
    OK
     to close the
    Other Return Options
     window.
  10. Select
    New Client Options
    . Mark the
    File the return electronically (Screen ELF)
     checkbox in the Other section to mark the
    File this return electronically for Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, and 990-N returns
     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 for Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, and 990-N returns
     checkbox in the
    ELF
     screen for each client you want to file electronically.
  11. Select
    OK
     to close the
    New Client Options
     window.
  12. 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.
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