How to I attach supporting documents to my e-file tax return?

[mortier9]

I wish to attach documents to support a deduction.

[xmasbaby0]

Sorry--you cannot attach stuff to an e-filed return.   If the IRS wants more information from you they will request it be sending you a letter.

[mortier9]

Thanks. If I enter the amount from this 1099-K on TurboTax, it will automatically be counted as income, correct? However, being an inheritance, it is not taxable by the IRS. How do I deduct it?

[JohnB5677]

Please clarify your question.

• Who issued the 1099-K?
• Who was the recipient?
• Is it in your name?
• Did these transactions happen after the decedents passing?

Please contact us again to provide some additional details. 

[mortier9]

The 1099-K was issued in my name by the auction company that sold a painting left me by my late father. It was sold 3 years after his death.

[mortier9]

I suppose I could print out my return and mail it,  along with the supporting documentation. It would be nice if there were an easier way, however.

[JohnB5677]

I agree, but there is a reason that we don't provide a vehicle for attaching forms.

• The E-Filed tax returns are essentially just used as electronically processed with little human intervention.
• The attached forms will probably be ignored.
• If you mail the return it is manually converted to data and the attachment would be identified.
• The system could be upgraded, but that is what we have now,

It would be wise to mail it.