1120 E-file

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Introduction

• MeF System Capabilities
• Returns and Extensions Supported by MeF
• Authorization to Participate in the E-file Program
• Additional Forms
• IRS Supplements to this Guide
• Communicating with the IRS

Rules for E-File

• Mandatory E-file
• Business Name Control
• Address Changes
• Foreign Addresses
• Signing the E-file
• Refunds and Payments
• Record Keeping and Documentation Requirements

Directions for Taxpayers

• Forms Allowed as PDF Attachments
• Information Available Upon Request – Transactional Detail Format

Special Return Types

• Short Period Returns
• Setting Up Short Year Returns in the Tax Application
• 1120 E-file: Special Return Types: Superseding and Amended Returns

Attachments to the Return

• XML Documents
• General Dependency
• PDF Attachments
• Using the System

Elections

• 1120 E-file: Elections - General Guidelines
• 1120 E-file: Examples of Election Formats
• E-file Tax Elections
• Predefined Elections
• Account-defined Elections
• Preparer-defined Elections

Aggregating XML Files

• Types of Aggregation
• 1120 E-file: Aggregating International Forms from Returns Created with Third Party Software
• 1120 E-file: Aggregating Forms from International Member Returns
• Create International Forms And Designate International Member Return
• Create XIT File in a Corporate Top Consolidation Return
• Download International XIT File
• Complete E-file: Top Consolidation Return

Steps to E-File A Return

• 1120 E-file: Steps to E-filing a Return
• 1120 E-file: Enabling E-file
• 1120 E-file: Signature Authorization
• 1120 E-file: Attachments
• International Form Attachments
• 1120 E-file: Additional Information
• 1120 E-file: Error Checking
• 1120 E-file: Creating the E-file
• 1120 E-file: Reviewing the Status of the XML File
• 1120 E-file: Checking the E-file History
• 1120 E-file: Transmitting the E-file
• 1120 E-file: Checking the E-file Status

Validations

• Business Rule Validation
• Schema Validation
• Correcting Validation Errors with GoTo Functionality

Reviewing an E-file Return

• 1120 E-file: Reviewing the E-file Return
• 1120 E-file: Reviewing with the E-file Viewer

Transmissions and Acknowledgments

• Transmissions
• Acknowledgments
• Transmission Perfection Period For Rejected Returns

E-Filing for State Returns

• 1120 E-file: State Returns

Appendices

• 1120 E-file: Appendix A: Accepted Forms and Schedules
• 1120 E-file: Appendix B: E-file Terminology
• Appendix C: FAQs

 

 

 

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