Marie

had my client call the IRS number to opt out.  waited 1/2 on hold, then was sent to different people, and was finally told that there had been too many callers and he would have to call back later or tomorrow.  Who has this much time, never knowing if you are going to get through?  Poor service

YES DATE OF DEATH AND FORM 1310.  IS FORM 1310 A PDF ATTACHMENT?

Usually  my deceased returns can be efiled. 

Mother has died in 2020, and daughter is wanting to file Mom's taxes for 2020.  But efile rejected saying "The Primary SSN in the return header has been locked because Social Security Administration records indicate the number belongs to a deceased individual."

How do I fix this?  Does it have to be a paper file? 

had client register and go in to opt out.  Site wouldn't take her driver's license or her passport picture. 

any one had any experience with the portal? 

thanks

and will that number be answered?  no others are

return rejected but efile manager still says transmitted.  I've gone in and selected rehang, but nothing happens 

What next?

OK, WELL, I HOPE SOON.  FIELDING ALOT OF PHONE CALLS

Is there a paper form for this?  I have several clients that do not have internet access

tried the pract priority line, was told too busy, call back

I have several first time filers (under 18) who are getting the letters about verifying their ID.  One client  has tried at least 6 times, at various times of the day to call and verify.  No luck talking to a representative.  Their time limit is up.  What is the next step?  She does not have access to a computer, unless she comes into my office.  Can that be done?  She does not have a credit card to help verify either.  Any suggestions? 

Sara's firm?  where is that thread?

clients are getting letters, some have no idea what is going on.  Will the tax preparer (me) be able to opt out for my clients? 

I have several clients who do not have computers 

me, too.  only being processed.  Most of my hold-ups were efiled first of March.  Tried the pract line and said they were too busy, call back tomorrow.

What a pain!!!  Going past the 12 weeks

holdups seem to be add'l child for stimulus, pyeic, filing as an independent child, being claimed as dependent in 2019, now claiming stimulus 

still, some of these people dependent on this refund, I work a low income community

more than ever for me.  I'm fielding lots of calls.  If I can get ahold of IRS, does it help straighten anything out?  Can they give a date?  

need to check on an efile status, can't find where to go?  The new website comes up and I can't seem to navigate.  How is the easiest way to get there.  I always click on support in the program and went right where I wanted to go 

can I do a partial like kind exchange? 

USED QUALIFIED INTER.  I have done a couple.  but they put all proceeds in escrow, not just part. and purchased more than they sold.  Are you thinking there is no way to defer his gain? 

When selling the original property, it sold for $612000, $300,000 was automatically put into escrow at that time for a like kind exchange.  He had no access to the $300000 until he purchased the replacement property and it was wired to the owners of the property he purchased.

SO, CAN YOU HELP ME DO SOME FIGURING OUT. Not me, but I think he was told this would work.  he put into escrow the profit he made.  then went and purchased another property.  

INSTRUCTIONS SAY TO PUT IN SALE PRICE ON LINE 15, AND LINE 15 WON'T TAKE A NUMBER.  SEEMS LIKE IT COMES FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE, BUT I CAN'T FIND

OK,  SOLD PROPERTY FOR $612,OOO  COST WAS $277500 = PROFIT OF $334500  HE DEFERRED $300000.  SO? HE NEEDS TO PAY CAPITAL GAINS ON $34500.  hE BOUGHT REPLACEMENT PROPERTY FOR $510000.   SO BASIS OF NEW PROPERTY IS $210,000   I CAN'T GET THE NUMBERS IN THE RIGHT PLACES.  PLEASE HELP ME!!

I HAVE READ AND READ AND CAN'T GET IT TO GO   MAYBE I'M MISSING A WORKSHEET? 

HE NEEDS TO PAY ON $34500.  tHIS AMOUNT WAS NOT IN THE HELD FUNDS FOR THE 1031  WHERE DO I REPORT THAT?

not sure how to mark the Sch D so it shows as a like kind exchange?  is that where I start?