Has the Preparer completed the tax return?

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1 Has the Preparer completed the tax return? YES or minor entries missing (e.g., signature or ids) Preparer Complete efile section of TaxSlayer Check Ready for Review Save and Return 1 Preparer NO, significant entries are missing Fill out and print Return Receipt Return to start after completing tax return 5 Quality Reviewer or Preparer Check Failed button Enter missing information in box & Notes Save and Exit Return Fill out and print Return Ticket 6 Quality Reviewer Thoroughly review return Enter efile section of TaxSlayer 2 Is tax return complete & approved by QR? NO See Notes and/or Return Ticket Quality Reviewer or Preparer YES Select Approved button Print return ( NY4 Client Print Set_TY2018 ) Save and Return 3 Not approved Be sure to date-stamp entry in Notes, e.g., 2019/03/12 Approved Preparer Qual Reviewer Complete return when missing info provided Have Quality Reviewer review new information 7 Preparer Print Client Letter Taxpayers sign Fed + NY returns and Consent forms Review return with taxpayer Save and Exit Return 4

2 Finalizing Return Complete return(s), set up estimated tax payments (vouchers) if applicable Click e-file in left navigation bar Deal with any warnings Select return type and add direct deposit/debit information (if applicable) Answer custom questions

3 e-file Entries

4 e-file Entries If administrator allows use of multiple accounts (Form 8888) for refund deposit Pull refund to automatically transfer amount If administrator does not allow use of multiple accounts for refund deposit (Webster Default)

5 For Direct Deposit if no check available Counselor advises taxpayer that he/she is responsible for accuracy of information and money could be gone for good if incorrect numbers are provided Taxpayer initials next to routing and account numbers on Federal and NY printed return to confirm they accept responsibility for accuracy Source of routing and account numbers recorded in TaxSlayer Add a note

6 e-file Entries Enter choices according to intake booklet and enter PIN If both spouses not present or one denies, consent is deemed Denied by both Both taxpayer and spouse must sign a consent form; otherwise consent not granted Suggested explanation: For next year s taxes would you like any AARP (or VITA) site to be able to carryforward your data or would you prefer to restrict access to this site only. Carryforward simplifies data entry and reduces possible input errors.

7 e-file Entries Suggested explanation: Taxpayer and spouse must sign this form or we cannot e-file their return.

8 e-file Entries *Suggested explanation: Sign and agree if you wish to have AARP Foundation contact you about programs or services that they feel, might be of interest to you.

9 e-file Entries Use Intake booklet for Taxpayer s answers No need to discuss with taxpayer simply enter answers as given in intake booklet If question not answered, just indicate Did not answer or Prefer not to answer May be required

10 Required for NY e-file Entries Enter License number Only enter first 3 characters of Document Number Refunds will be delayed if State ID is missing for either the taxpayer or spouse

11 e-file Entries After making all e-file entries scroll back to top of page to print return **NY4 Client Print Set_TY2018** is the default to print 1 copy of Fed and NY and any other state returns You may select another NY4 print option if you need an additional copy for paper filing

12 Organizing documents for QR Preparer should organize documents in approximate order they are listed on 1040 to facilitate QR INCOME ADJUSTMENTS DEDUCTIONS PAYMENTS NY MODIFICATONS HEALTH INSURANCE W INT, 1099-DIV 1099-B Capital Gains 1099-G State Tax Refunds Business Income (1099-MISC + expenses) 1099-R IRA and Pension distributions K-1, 1099-MISC (rents royalties) 1099-G Unemployment compensation from Dept of Labor SSA-1099 Social Security Benefits Other Income (W2G Gambling, 1099-MISC) HSA Student Loan Interest Itemized Deductions (Medical, Taxes, Mortgage Interest, Charity, etc) Child and Dependent Care 1098-T Education Credits Residential Energy Credits Estimated Tax Payments and amount applied from 2016 NY-specific Tax Documents ACA documentation

13 Paper Returns Federal filing sequence NY filing sequence Assemble any schedules and forms behind Form 1040 in order of the Attachment Sequence No. shown in the upper right corner of the schedule or form. If you have supporting statements, arrange them in the same order as the schedules or forms they support and attach them last. Do not attach correspondence or other items unless required to do so. Attach Forms W-2 and 2439 to the front of Form If you received a Form W-2c (a corrected Form W-2), attach your original Forms W-2 and any Forms W-2c. Attach Forms W-2G and 1099-R to the front of Form 1040 if tax was withheld

14 Office Reports A Return Was Rejected! Accepted Description of Reject Rejected Correct error New Form 8879 signatures needed if : SSN or name changed -OR- Change in total income or AGI is $50 or more -OR- Change in total tax, federal tax withheld, refund or amount due is more than $14

15 Incomplete or Rejected Returns Whenever a return is started but incomplete Fill out the Return Ticket with details of what is missing. Give one copy to the taxpayer and leave one copy with the Client Facilitator Add note to return with the same details OR simply add a note saying see Return Ticket Do not give Taxpayer hardcopy of a partial or incomplete returns Monitor the status of your submitted returns and if a return is rejected Add note to return explaining why it was rejected and what actions are being taken to resolve the issue

16 Finally Monday tax returns will be filed at end of day Wednesday, Wednesday and Thursday returns will be filed at the end of day Thursday please check online frequently to be sure that your returns have been accepted by the IRS. If a return is rejected try to figure out why and contact client, if necessary, to resolve. Returns will be filed each evening on the day they were prepared.