1040 ES

[ajcpa]

We are facing more stupidity, initially ES Forms did not have the correct mailing addresses.   The system now prepares and print zero voucher amounts for ES.   The program never did this before and so if a client has a 2025 refund which is applied to 2026 and they only need to make a 4th quarter ES payment, the system prepares the first 3 quarters at zero amount.   Client receives a blank voucher and they think we made a mistake.   At some point in time, Proseries need to learn a single principal, if it is not broke, do not attempt to fix it.   

I am unable fix this problem with a simple work around, involving changing the letter, use print view, delete blank vouchers then print.   Remind me why Intuit names this program is called professional.  It is certainly not efficient causing professionals to do a lot of work arounds.  What ever happen to beta or alpha testing changes before releasing the product.   Maybe they fire the entire programming team.   The number of problems encountered this year is beyond comprehension.  What we are experiencing is anything but excellence.  

[IRonMaN]

I never tried to figure out a work around.  I just pull them out and throw them in the shredding.  Not a perfect solution, but it is quicker than wasting time trying to fix the thing that wasn't broken until Intuit "fixed" it. 

[ajcpa]

My point, the product should work correctly, that is what we paid for.   

[IRonMaN]

And it will work perfect if you hold off doing tax returns until October 16th.

[BobKamman]

Admittedly, it requires another 15 seconds to click on "Choose Items to Print" and then unchecking the vouchers that are not needed.  

[dd4vols]

it takes a few seconds, but I hit preview on each return before I print it, .pdf or paper. uncheck the unnecessary pages (like pages 2-8 of B-2) (that goofy last page that lists states I've never visited), and yes the 1040ES qtrs. I don't need.  I'm so happy when the forms needed ARE available, I figure I can take a few extra seconds.  and I kinda use this exercise as my final review. And occasionally, I'll spot something I've screwed up. 

[ajcpa]

Yes that is a solution and it appears you are more efficient than me.  Intuit modified the program making it more time consuming for us.  

[ljr]

workaround: there is a box that say do not print vouchers

3 boxes in a row: print name only, print with address and do not print (something like that)

when I apply and I remember to check the box good - if not I just waste the paper, pull them and shred