If a taxpayer filed their own extension (form 4868) ... do I need to note this on their return?

[George4Tacks]

Instead of a new question, add a follow up to your original.

[George4Tacks]

[greg11]

There was no payment with the extension - simply that the extension was filed on time by someone else - how and where is this noted in ProConnect.

[TaxGuyBill]

There is no need to enter it anywhere.

[George4Tacks]

First entry in Extensions is 1=automatic extension - Put a 1 there and that will do it.

For the amounts paid use a -1 to indicate a zero payment.

[sjrcpa]

But if there is a balance due, having the extension in the file will change/eliminate late filing/late payment penalty. That is, if the software computes it and if you choose to have it computed. I always indicate if an extension has been filed.

[TaxGuyBill]

That makes sense.  I guess I never have the program calculate the penalties and interest (I just tell the taxpayer a rough amount, and tell them the IRS will send them a bill).

[rcooley25]

I assume you ment if and amount was due on the extension. Extension is an extension of time to file and not to pay,