Does requesting an extension to e file a paid service? Do I need to pay again when I actually e file the return for the same client?

[PatCatIntuit · Accepted solution]

Hello,

You only pay once for a PTO return.  So if you pay for the extension, then filing the return later will NOT subject you to a new charge.

However, if you happen to do an extension in one return, but them make a copy for whatever reason and prepare the return in the copied return, that will incur a charge.

So make sure to use the same return for the extension and the return.

Regards,

Patrick Carroll