extensions

[MADCPA]

Is there a way to 'lock' extensions after they have been prepared & paid.

When prepared the balances due are generated using data in the return at that moment.

After the due date - and data changes the extensions change to the current return - so except for manually going to the extension input prior to changing data - is there a way to lock the extension to the amount prior at the moment it was prepared?

[George4Tacks]

Enter the amount that shows on the extension when it was filed, in other words NO. 

[abctax55]

For most, I just print out the tax summary to keep as reference.

For complicated returns, I'll copy it & name it ###Extension.

This can be a problem if you use REP, but in theory you aren't charged twice unless the SSN/FEIN is changed (even tho you do get the message that you'll be charged again).