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Intuit ProLine

We've revamped the newsletter design to reflect the new Intuit ProLine brand. The Intuit ProLine brand name was created so you can easily see which Intuit products and services are meant for tax and accounting professionals. Our professional products will be grouped under the Intuit ProLine brand name. For example, you’ll see “ProSeries Tax, an Intuit ProLine Solution.” The Intuit ProLine brand name does not replace the ProSeries and ProSeries Basic Edition tax product brand names.

Intuit's Accountant Web Sites

Have you checked out the new look and feel of Intuit's Accountant Web sites? All of our accountant sites are now accessible through the top navigation tabs. You no longer have to type in the URL or find your bookmark to visit these sites. Simply click the tab for the category that interests you to go immediately to that section. For example, click ProSeries Tax, then Support to search the Knowledge Base or view Hot Topics for your ProSeries and ProSeries Basic Edition tax products. On the ProSeries Support site, click the ProSeries Community link to connect with other accounting and tax professionals.

Visit Intuit's Web sites for Tax and Accountant Professionals today!

FREE Electronic Filing for Tax Year 2009

New for tax year 2009, electronic-filing will be included for no additional charge across supported forms in ProSeries and ProSeries Basic Edition. This includes both unlimited and pay-per-return licenses. Learn More

Do you have an EFIN from the IRS? All ProSeries and ProSeries Basic Edition users must have an Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) to electronically file tax returns. To receive an EFIN from the IRS, you must register by completing Form 8633, Application to Participate in the IRS e-file Program. This application should be completed at least 45 days before you want to start electronically filing returns. View KB Article

If you already have an EFIN, be sure that your information on file with the IRS is up to date, including the types of returns you will be electronically filing.

Are you new to e-filing? If you will be electronically filing tax returns for the first time, we suggest you visit the Intuit Academy and take the ProSeries: e-file Solutions webcast.

IRS Develops Six New Security, Privacy, and Business Standards

On July 13, 2009, the IRS issued Internal Revenue Bulletin 2009-28, announcing that they have developed six (6) new security, privacy, and business standards to better protect taxpayer information collected, processed and stored by Authorized IRS e-file Providers participating in Online Filing of Individual income tax returns. For more information, please visit the IRS Web site.

FREE ProSeries Plus for Tax Year 2009

New for tax year 2009, ProSeries Plus will be included for no additional charge as part of your ProSeries/1040 Complete, PowerTax Lite or PowerTax Library license. This offer does not include ProSeries Basic Edition.

ProSeries Plus is a bundle of three client-focused tools designed to help you collaborate more effectively with clients—and help show them your true value as a tax professional. Learn More

IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Recovery Act Benefits

On July 20, 2009, the IRS issued News Release IR-2009-67, reminding taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

The recovery law provides tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, people purchasing new cars, those interested in making their homes more energy efficient and parents and students paying for college. But all of these incentives have expiration dates so taxpayers should take advantage of them while they can. For more information, please visit the IRS Web site.

September 15 - Filing Deadline for Corporations and S Corporations

Reminder, September 15, 2009, is the IRS filing deadline for Corporations (Form 1120) and S Corporations (Form 1120S) that filed extensions (Form 7004) on March 16, 2009.

Arizona Corporation Forms 120 and 120A, Line A2 Incorrectly Transfers the Prior Year Amount

On the Arizona Corporation Forms 120 and 120A, Clean Elections Fund Tax Credit Smart Worksheet, line A2 incorrectly transfers the prior year amount. View KB Article

System Requirements for Tax Year 2009

The system requirements for ProSeries 2009 have been posted on our Web site. For optimum efficiency, we strongly suggest using the "Recommended" system requirements. View KB Article

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