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We efiled return, client sent in a paper copy. What will happen now?

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There was a confusion. We efiled a return and the client went ahead and dropped the return in the mail too. What would happen in a situation like this if the electronic return is accepted and the IRS receives the paper copy afterward?

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Best answer by sjrcpa

They'll disregard the paper copy. They might even send it back.

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Level 15
December 7, 2019

They'll disregard the paper copy. They might even send it back.

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abctax55
Level 15
December 7, 2019

Susan is probably right...altho I did have the same thing happen several years ago, on a C-corp return.  The client received a notice from the IRS, wanting payment *again*.  I wrote a letter and the issue was easily resolved.  You might want to tell the client it could happen & to let you know if there's any IRS correspondence.

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