How to customize electronic filing preferences

How to customize electronic filing preferences

SUMMARY

This article demonstrates how to customize electronic filing preferences in the program.

MORE INFORMATION

To configure electronic filing preferences, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the program as a user with Administrator rights.
  2. From the top menu, select Setup->Office Setup.
  3. Click the Electronic Filing tab and complete the following information:
    FIELDDESCRIPTION
    Default EFINEnter the desired default Electronic Filing Identification Number. The IRS assigns this number when Form 8633 is filed. This is not a required entry.
    Default SBINEnter the desired Default Service Bureau Identification Number. This is not a required entry.
    DCN for new EFINsType the number to begin the Declaration
    Assign DCN LocallyTODO - Update info
    IRS TeleTax NumberType the IRS TeleTax number to appear on acknowledgement letters. The program automatically completes this field with the default TeleTax number. This should not be changed without direction from support.
    Discard ACK LettersSelect this check box to remove the Acknowledgement Letters entry from the Work In Progress Summary (WIP) screen.
    Auto Generate Pins (Program year 2010 and later)Select this check box to automatically generate PINs on Form 8879.
    Prompt to File State ElectronicallyChoose one of the following options: Always - Select this option if to configure the program to always prompt attach a state to a return; When Required - Select this option to configure the program to prompt to add a state to a return only if the IRS/State require the return to be filed electronically with the federal return; Never - Select this option to configure the program to never prompt to add a state return.
  4. Click OK to save the changes.