The
IRS imposes a limit of 5 e-mail returns. Preparing greater than 5
returns is viewed by the IRS as being 'a preparer' and requires
registration with the IRS. It is NOT a TurboTax limitation, and it does
not matter how many TurboTax packages you buy; if you try to e-file
more than 5 returns you should consider it an invitation to the IRS to
contact you.
NOTE: To prepare more than five e-files, you will
need to become an Authorized e-file Provider and register as an ERO
(Electronic Returns Originator) with the IRS, see:
http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/e-File-Providers-&-Partners/Become-an-Authorized-e-file-Provide...
Intuit has 2 products for tax preparers:
ProSeries http://proseries.intuit.com/
Lacerte http://lacerte.intuit.com/index.jsp
However;
while you can only e-file 5 returns, the TurboTax software will let you
PRINT and MAIL as many additional copies as you need at NO additional
charge for the federal returns.
