Need to enter a short year date, but coming up with error the date is not within the prescribed dates. how do I fix this error

[larue]

the c corp was established 3/24/19  fiscal year end is 9/30/2019... creates an error

[George4Tacks]

Do the input in the 2019 program. Probably best to file extension, since I doubt the program will be fully polished by the due date 1/15/2020/ 

[IRonMaN]

If you are entering that on the 2018 program you are going to come up with that kind of error. 

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Looks like there is no 1120 available yet for 2019...so what do corps in this situation do?  just file an extension?

[sjrcpa]

File an extension. Or, can be done on 2018 forms manually, with 2019 dates written in, and paper filed.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Is there some kind of advantage to choosing a fiscal year over a calendar year?   

[sjrcpa]

Some people think so -  ie using a natural business year. Personal service corps have some hoops to jump through if they choose fiscal year.