topic I downloaded turbo tax home and business. I need to prepare multiple returns. I am a CPA. Should I have downloaded something else? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I downloaded turbo tax home and business. I need to prepare multiple returns. I am a CPA. Should I have downloaded something else?

dannersthemusicm — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:16 GMT

I am a CPA and I need turbo tax to prepare returns for multiple clients.

SweetieJean — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:17 GMT

You are asking from TT Business, which is different from Home and Business. But neither is licensed for paid tax preparers. Please see below.

Critter — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:18 GMT

If you are a paid tax preparer then you cannot use ANY of the Turbo Tax programs ... you must use a professional program.

Critter — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:44:20 GMT

Intuit (the company that makes TurboTax) has three tax software product lines for paid preparers: ProSeries, Lacerte, and Intuit Tax Online. Here are links to their web sites.

http://proseries.intuit.com
http://lacerte.intuit.com
http://accountants.intuit.com/tax/online/

For a new preparer just starting out, ProSeries Basic is probably the most suitable.

And to prepare more than five e-files, you will need to sign up with the IRS as an ERO - an Electronic Returns Originator. How to become an Authorized E-file Provider…..
http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/e-File-Providers-&-Partners/Become-an-Authorized-e-file-Provider

FAQ for Tax Preparer Requirements
http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Requirements-for-Tax-Return-Preparers:-Frequently-Asked-Questions

Do you need a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)?
http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Frequently-Asked-Questions:-Do-I-Need-a-PTIN%3F