Why does the option for form 8948 not show up on a partnership return?

federica-beatric · ‎12-06-2019

I can find that option under:

General -> e-file PDF/Miscellaneous(e-file Misc) -> Form 8948 Preparer explanation

on the individual tax returns, but on the Partnership return I can only find:

General -> Electronic Filing(e-file Misc) and then there is not option for form 8948.

Why? And how do I access 8948 instead?

mojocpa · ‎12-06-2019

8948 is only for individuals, estates or trusts per the form instructions. Look under Covered Returns in the instructions.

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PhoebeRoberts · ‎12-06-2019

The preparer efile mandate only applies to 1040s and 1041s. Partnerships and corporations (either flavor) are potentially subject to their own efile mandate, but the penalty for a paper return falls on the entity, not the preparer.