One of my clients doesn't owe any taxes for the 2017 tax year. Do I still have to e-file the tax return?

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December 6, 2019
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Best answer by IRonMaN

Owing doesn’t mean anything but having income over the filing requirements does. So maybe.

IRonMaNAnswer

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Owing doesn’t mean anything but having income over the filing requirements does. So maybe.

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IRonMaN

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Is “maybe not” more helpful?

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George4Tacks

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I totally agree with the other answers given. Just to reinforce a definite MAYBE, it should be noted that the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the tax return is filed. If you bothered to prepare a return, file the return. I lean more toward an answer of YES.

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TaxGuyBill

Of course then comes the problem of the original question: The OP asked if he needs to E-FILE the tax return. E-filing is closed until mid-to-late January, so it probably should be mailed.

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Mt-Juliet--CPA

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I Would e-file the return so it will be on record that The client owed nothing for the year in question

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