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Can i efile form 7004 with no tax due

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Just-Lisa-Now-
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September 13, 2021

Sure, lots of 7004s have no balance due.

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September 13, 2021

This is a big problem on 7004. I have clients who have zero balance due on the extension - either because of

1. overpayment from prior years,

2.  estimated tax payments

3. Loss.

so the balance due on extension is zero. That means I cannot efile extension. This is extra hassle of prinintg so many extensions, mailing it. and keeping proofs.

Would it help to have tentative tax of $1, show zero payments, and file extension for a $1? Because that removes the error. But it is ridiculous.

 

Just-Lisa-Now-
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September 13, 2021
The only 7004s I Efile are zero balance due, so if you cant Efile it, its not because of the lack of payment.

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
September 13, 2021

Looks like other people in the FB PS group are having the same issue with Fiscal year filers.

@1569 any info about this?

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September 13, 2021

We have our eyes on this and a plan is in progress. I'll keep this thread updated as I get information! 

Level 3
September 13, 2021

Any ETA on this?

We have multiple clients with 06/30 Y/E with 09/15 deadline. 

September 13, 2021

There is no ETA at this time. 

There are two options: paper-file, or add the $1 as you suggested. 

If there are updates, I'll be sure to let you know on this thread. 

September 14, 2021

Completely understandable, sfmethod. [edited] 

An update to prevent the error message is expected to be released on or around 09/14/2021.

Meanwhile, are you seeing an error message?
On a the Federal Information Worksheet, you can clear the error by unchecking the extension for e-file. 

I hope this helps! 

Level 3
September 14, 2021

This is still NOT solved. 

Unchecking efile - means you don't want us to use proseries to efile the zero extension. What next? File zero due returns also via paper?

It does give error message. 

Expecting a proper fix. This was never the issue earlier. 

Level 3
September 14, 2021

Definitely a Proseries error.  I was able to e-file the extensions I needed to through Drake with no problem.

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September 14, 2021
Level 3
September 14, 2021

Thanks. What a relief!