April 15 - Tax Filing Deadline

We know the April filing deadline is a busy time for you. That's why ProSeries offers a variety of online support options available 24/7.

• Visit the Online Community to interact with other ProSeries users.
• Check out EF Atlas to find the latest e-file alerts and delayed acknowledgment information.
• Go to ProSeries Online Support to search the Knowledge Base or browse Quick Answers and Hot Topics.
• If you still need help, we're here for you. ProSeries Customer Service and Support will offer extended telephone hours for the April filing deadline.

To view more Support Options visit Online Support.

TIP: Batch Printing Federal or State Extension Forms
You can easily batch print federal or state extension forms from within your ProSeries program. View KB Article

To view more General topics visit Online Support.

Amending an Individual Federal Return (Form 1040X)
Form 1040X is included in the ProSeries federal individual software. The software works by bringing the current figures into Form 1040X and "freezing" the figures in Column A of the form. View KB Article

IRS Info

IRS Offers Tax Payment Options
On April 9, 2009, the IRS issued News Release IR-2009-39, reminding taxpayers to file their federal tax returns and pay any taxes they owe by the April 15 deadline. Aware that the economic downturn has affected many people, the agency urged taxpayers in difficult financial situations to file a tax return, pay what they can and work with the IRS to establish a payment plan that will keep them compliant. For more information, please visit the IRS Web site.

IRS Grants Minnesota, North Dakota Flood Victims until May 15 To File Tax Returns, Make Payments
On April 2, 2009, the IRS issued News Release IR-2009-32, announcing that victims of severe flooding in Minnesota and North Dakota have an extra 30 days, until May 15, to file their 2008 individual tax returns and pay any taxes due. For more information, please visit the IRS Web site.

Note: In the ProSeries program, open the Federal Information Worksheet and scroll down to Part IX. Under IRS Disaster Tax Relief enter "severe storms flooding." This text will print at the top of the tax return.

To view more Federal Tax topics visit Online Support.

Electronic Filing Deadlines for Individual Returns and Extensions
Federal Individual returns or extensions must be transmitted to the Intuit Electronic Filing Center by midnight on April 15, 2009 in the ERO's time zone. Returns or extensions e-filed on or before April 15, 2009 and rejected are allowed 5 calendar days to retransmit. View KB Article

ProSeries/1065

Electronic Filing Deadlines for Partnership Returns and Extensions
Federal Partnership returns or extensions must be transmitted to the Intuit Electronic Filing Center by midnight on April 15, 2009 in the ERO's time zone. Returns or extensions that are timely e-filed and rejected can be corrected and retransmitted by the later of the due date of the return or 20 calendar days from the date the rejection was issued by the IRS. View KB Article

Santa Barbara Bank & Trust (SBBT) Users

SBBT End of Season Reminders
SBBT recommends you take care of a few things related to bank products as the regular season comes to a close. This will help ensure you are prepared for the off-season. View SBBT Notices

To view more Federal E-File and Bank Products Software topics visit Online Support or EF Atlas.

2008 Minnesota Individual Electronic Filing Reject 0528
Due to recent tax law changes Form M1NC is no longer required. ProSeries Minnesota Individual update (version 2008.02E) now available online addresses these tax law changes and must be installed before transmitting or resubmitting Minnesota Individual returns that contain extender deductions. View KB Article

All States

How to Add a State
The fastest and easiest way to add state products as soon as they are available is to download them from within the ProSeries program. Within the ProSeries program, you can use either the Update menu or Add State button. View KB Article

To view more State Tax and State E-File topics visit Online Support or EF Atlas. Links to State Departments of Revenue.