Does anyone know how to access the actual e-file after transmission to IRS?

[kerri3]

I'm not looking for the acknowledgement information, I need the actual return transmission detail.

[IRonMaN]

Wouldn't that be the copy of the return that you have saved?

[kerri3]

No. I need a copy of what was transmitted to the IRS. Somebody could have changed the information shown in the return now.

[PATAX]

This forum is for tax preparers who use Pro Series software... If you are not a tax preparer then go to TurboTax or wherever you came from... The question that you asked isn't a normal question that a seasoned tax preparer would ask , forgive me if I'm wrong....just my opinion..

[kerri3]

You are wrong. I'm pretty sure my 29 years of tax preparation should qualify as "seasoned"...

I have a unique situation and am gathering all of the evidence to prove my position. 

[PATAX]

Individual whose return was efiled may have to contact the IRS and request a copy... Like Iron Man said the copy that you make before e-filing is usually what is sent unless something happens like what you are saying... I don't know what else you could do... Hope this helps good luck...just my opinion...

[dkh]

What about restoring from a backup that was done on or closest to the efile submission date?

[Terry53029]

On every return when I print the copies before efiling, I also check box to print to "pdf" That way I always have a copy of what I originally efiled. Another benefit, if client needs copy down the road I always have a copy of return for them 

[TaxGuyBill]

ProSeries does not show what was actually transmitted.  We just have be presume that the correct information was sent, and hope for the best.

[kerri3]

In Lacerte it is located in: 

E-File/e-file Support Tools/View e-file...

I just can't believe ProSeries doesn't have this option.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

@kerri3 

Look at your list of Forms in Use, you should see one that says Original Amounts, like this.  It should have what was originally Efiled in it.

[sjrcpa]

Lacerte costs more and does more. The only thing it has in common with ProSeries is that they are both Intuit brands.

[dd4vols]

***faints.   I can't believe anything costs more than my ProSeries Bundle....................

[sjrcpa]

Lacerte does