paper return

[jtd_21224]

I do not wish to e file.  The box to e file is not checked but I don't get form 8948.

Thanks

[sjrcpa]

Are you a paid preparer?

[jtd_21224]

Hello;

No I have always filed paper returns my self for LLC's my wife and I own.

[abctax55]

If you Google F 8948.... you'll see why you aren't getting it

[abctax55]

And are you really using Lacerte software? It's rather expensive.

[jtd_21224]

I started using Lacerte many years ago when I had dozens of LLC's. Now days I am retired and only have 6 or so. Each of these only has one rental property in each so its a pretty simple return.

Do you have any idea why I am not getting the option to generate the form to paper file even though I do not have the boxes checked to efile? 

Am I allowed to contact you by email?

[George4Tacks]

Are you a Specified Tax Return Preparer?

"Specified Tax Return Preparer
A specified tax return preparer is a tax return preparer, as identified in
section 7701(a)(36) and Regulations section 301.7701-15, who is a preparer
of covered returns and who reasonably expects (if the preparer is a member
of a firm, the firm’s members in the aggregate reasonably expect) to file 11 or
more covered returns during a calendar year."

If not, then you don't got to file no stinkin' 8948!!  I believe you are preparing SELF PREPARED or NON-PAID PREPARER returns and should show that on the return in the preparer section.  

Honestly, why not e-file? I think it is much less work and far more efficient. 

[BobKamman]

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@George4Tacks wrote:

Honestly, why not e-file? I think it is much less work and far more efficient. 

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Yes, can't you tell that from all the questions posted here about problems with e-filing?

Of course, maybe you are concerned with sending your data through a company that is being sued in a class action, for a data breach took place from Dec. 23, 2023 through Feb. 21, 2024 (the hack was not discovered until Feb. 27).

[Strongsilence-CPA]

I am too lazy to look it up so I'll ask anyone:  Was Lacerte implicated or directly named in that lawsuit?

[BobKamman]

The lawsuit involves Intuit products TurboTax and CreditKarma. But I'm not concerned about the last hack.  I'm worried about the next one.  

[DatabaseRobertLTUG]

Is this a 1040/INDividual return?  Even with the file boxes at top of page1/Client Info UN-checked, I believe you still have the spell things out on page4.1/EFile Miscellaneous.  Checkbook for 'chose not to, or spell out the technical reason why not possible.