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@ejdtaxman wrote:

In another post I had an issue where an EIN for the sole member of a SME was invalid. With the help of @Just Lisa Now and my own research I realized filing a 1065 for a SME is unnecessary and in fact impossible. 

However, I have also determined that I still need to file a CA form 568 after looking at CA website. Intuit instructions in an article posted here dictate that the data should originate in the taxpayer's schedule C, E, or F. 

However, in this case, the sole member is another LLC so none of these forms exist. They file their own 1065. Is there a way for me to link the data there or otherwise file the original return with California? I would rather not have to mail this stupid thing. 

thanks 

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Why does this sole member LLC file a 1065. I find this very confusing? Does this other LLC have more than one member/partner and if therefore must file a 1065? How many partners does it have? What type of business activity does this other LLC engage in?