B. Jani Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 One of my client just realized that he forgot to file 2017 personal tax return. Can I paper file Federal & State as EFile is closed now? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklcpa Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Yes, paper filings are still being accepted. It's only e-file that is shut down for retooling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 If it's a refund, you can also wait until they re-open efile, and submit then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max W Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 I don't think waiting is a good option. Better to file it as soon as possible. There is always a possibility that unreported income could surface later, wiping out the refund and resulting in a balance due with its accompanying P&I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 I have two fairly complex returns that I gave the options to the clients. Both ended up wanting to wait to e-file. I agree, because I don't want some part-timer doing the data entry with potential errors after I've already proofread the returns. Even scanning is not error proof. They both owe, but want to pay the extra month's interest to have an accurate return and the acknowledgment (one client works in Singapore, other is very elderly and frail). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Jani Posted December 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 Thank you. Paper file it is. He owes money to both so will save some interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 Facts and circumstances in everything! Sometimes getting that e-file ack is worth the delay. The client can always PAY now, and wait those extra weeks to file. Sometimes it's more important to get the return in process. We do what is best for that client and that client's overall situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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