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Level 3
posted Aug 5, 2024 11:30:25 PM

Form 3115 was filled but can not be found with the tax return file in PDF.

The form 3115 can not be found in the return PDF  file.

I use TurboTax desktop version. 

 

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Level 15
Aug 6, 2024 5:08:23 AM

You most likely have to print and mail your return, including the Form 3115 you prepared in Forms Mode.

 

Further, you need to send a separate, signed copy to the IRS.

 

See https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i3115#en_US_202212_publink63215hd0e217

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Level 15
Aug 6, 2024 5:08:23 AM

You most likely have to print and mail your return, including the Form 3115 you prepared in Forms Mode.

 

Further, you need to send a separate, signed copy to the IRS.

 

See https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i3115#en_US_202212_publink63215hd0e217

Level 3
Aug 6, 2024 10:08:20 AM

 

I filled in the Form 3115 at TurboTax anyway. But why it can not be found within the the return when e-file it? How to inforce to e-file return include or attached  this form? 

Level 15
Aug 6, 2024 10:28:07 AM


@csdl2024 wrote:

How to inforce to e-file return include or attached  this form? 


You can't since the program does not officially support Form 3115 for e-filing.

 

You need to print and mail your return with Form 3115 and also send a separate, signed copy to the IRS.

 

Note that there is also no way to attach the 3115 to your return for e-filing.

Level 3
Aug 6, 2024 12:07:54 PM

Whether the return itself can be e-filed? Then just seperately print, sign, and mail the form 3115. 

 

I dont think taxpayers want to send their return by mail anyway. Nobody does. 

Level 15
Aug 6, 2024 12:12:24 PM

There are other ways to pay; you don't have to send payment with your return.

 

Regardless, you still have to print and mail your return with the 3115 attached and then mail another (signed) copy of the 3115 to the IRS.

 

See https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i3115#en_US_202212_publink63215hd0e217

Level 15
Aug 6, 2024 12:13:16 PM

When and Where To File

Automatic change requests.

Except if instructed differently, you must file Form 3115 under the automatic change procedures in duplicate as follows.

  • Attach the original Form 3115 to the filer's timely filed (including extensions) federal income tax return for the year of change. The original Form 3115 attachment does not need to be signed.

  • File a copy of the signed Form 3115 (duplicate copy) with the IRS National Office at the address provided in the Address Chart for Form 3115, later, no earlier than the first day of the year of change and no later than the date the original is filed with the federal income tax return for the year of change. This signed Form 3115 may be a photocopy. For more on the signature requirement, see Name(s) and Signature(s) , later. Alternatively, the duplicate copy of the signed Form 3115 may be submitted by fax.

Level 15
Aug 6, 2024 12:13:38 PM

Address Chart for Form 3115

File Form 3115 at the applicable IRS address listed below.
  A non-automatic change request An automatic change request (Form 3115 copy)
Delivery by mail Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:LPD:TSS
P.O. Box 7604
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Internal Revenue Service
Ogden, UT 84201
M/S 6111
Delivery by private delivery service Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:LPD:TSS
Room 5336
1111 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20224
Internal Revenue Service
1973 N. Rulon White Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84201
Attn: M/S 6111
Delivery by facsimile 877-773-4950 (Secure) 844-249-8134
Delivery by encrypted electronic mail Userfee@irscounsel.treas.
gov
N/A

Level 7
Aug 6, 2024 6:36:49 PM

You cannot use this software to take care of your clients returns. . Are you a professional tax preparer or a cheapskate using do it yourself software to make a buck off clients.  ?