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posted May 31, 2019 5:56:10 PM

I have been using Turbotax for years to file my clients tax returns. What is the easiest way to efile returns of a large group of clients?

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Alumni
May 31, 2019 5:56:14 PM

You shouldn't be using TurboTax to file your clients tax returns, as Turbotax is for non-commercial use only.

If you are looking for a commercial product, Intuit (the parent of TurboTax ) has three (Proseries, Lacerte and ProAdvisor).

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Also note that even with a professional product, you still need to register separately with the IRS to e-file returns. See http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/e-File-Providers-&-Partners/Become-an-Authorized-e-file-Provider


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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:56:12 PM

TT is NOT licensed for use by paid tax preparers.

Alumni
May 31, 2019 5:56:14 PM

You shouldn't be using TurboTax to file your clients tax returns, as Turbotax is for non-commercial use only.

If you are looking for a commercial product, Intuit (the parent of TurboTax ) has three (Proseries, Lacerte and ProAdvisor).

See

Also note that even with a professional product, you still need to register separately with the IRS to e-file returns. See http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/e-File-Providers-&-Partners/Become-an-Authorized-e-file-Provider


Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:56:16 PM

It probably also violates the IRS requirements for paid preparers (and maybe tax law) which require that the preparer sign and put their PITN on the return which TurboTax does not allow.   TurboTax places "Self prepared" on that line instead.    Submitting a tax return that says "Self prepared" when it was actually  prepared by a paid preparer would not be an accurate and truthful tax return.

New Member
May 31, 2019 5:56:18 PM

@rdc0941 Thanks for checking in and asking! Just as the SuperUsers stated, the IRS requires paid preparers to use specific, approved programs to ensure that a preparer's signature is on the return. TurboTax is meant as a Do-It-Yourself, at home, tax preparation software/application where the tax-filer prepares his/her own return. Please check out the available programs we have available for your commercial use. If you have any more questions, let us know.