Hi, @PatriciaV.
Thanks, I'd forgotten about that. But, upon further research, are you sure that option (Form 8453) is still available to 1041 filers? The IRS website has this to say:
"Form 1041 was added to the Modernized e-File (MeF) platform in January 2014. MeF can accept the current and prior two tax years.
In processing year 2024, MeF will accept Form 1041 tax years 2021, 2022, and 2023.
In addition to prior tax years, MeF offers the ability to:
File amended 1041 returns
Attach any supporting documents as a PDF (Note: Documents can no longer be mailed to IRS if Form 1041 is filed electronically)"
See https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/estates-and-trusts
Does Turbotax use MeF? I have no idea if a taxpayer can use this themselves outside of tax software. I don't see an IRS link to it.
