ProSeries vs TurboTax efile

[ShawnCA]

Why does someone using TurboTax to file their 1041 not need an EFIN, but I need one to file a self-prepared 1065 on ProSeries?

[sjrcpa]

Because Turrddo Tax is for DIYers (nonprofessionals). ProSeries is for tax professionals.

[PATAX]

If they screw the return up then they'll get a tax preparer with a Efin

[ShawnCA]

I am now a DIYer since selling my practice.  I don't have an EFIN....so I am forced to use TurboTax or some other equivalent non professional program?

[sjrcpa]

Yes. Or get an EFIN if you are eligible. But that takes weeks/months.

Or file on paper.

[ShawnCA]

Thanks.  I am fine with filing on paper.  But as I assemble the 1065 to send in, I see a new AZ requirement  to efile.  Ugh...so I went ahead and sent in the extensions and filed a paper copy while I figure out efile.  Any recommendations re DIYer programs?  Do you know if ProSeries transfers to Turbo Tax?

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

PS does not transfer to TT, sorry.

The desktop version of TT is quite similar to PS though, there wouldn't be much of a learning curve.

[ShawnCA]

I figured.  I remember going from TT to PS year ago, I guess it doesn't transfer the other way.  Oh well, the fixed asset entries will kill me.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

TT goes to PS, but not the other direction.