Generating and e-filing estimated payments for state returns in ProSeries

You can e-file certain state estimated tax payments in ProSeries.

How do I e-file state estimated tax payments?

To e-file the estimated tax payments, first make sure the return is properly marked for electronically filing the estimates. Most state estimated payments are e-filed separately from the return and must be transmitted each quarter. Oklahoma, Minnesota and New York are e-filed as part of the return filing.

On the Federal Information Worksheet for the return type in question:

1. Scroll down to Electronic Filing Information.
2. Check the box to File the state(s) return electronically.
3. In the State(s) table, select the state you need to e-file estimated tax payments for.
4. Scroll down to Electronic Filing of Estimated Payments.
5. Check the box to file the state estimated tax payments electronically.
6. In the table, select the State Quarterly Payment and all other payments (2nd, 3rd, 4th) that you'll file electronically.
   • Select one payment per table row.
7. Complete the federal and state returns, including the appropriate Estimated Tax Worksheet within the state return.

On the State Information Worksheet:

1. Scroll down to Electronic Filing Information.
2. Make sure that Estimated payments will be filed electronically is checked.
3. Note the table indicating the Quarter, the Payment Amount, and the Payment Due Date.
   • This information will be calculated based on the information on the Estimated Payments Worksheet.
4. Complete the Date to Withdraw and the Date Signed fields.
5. Complete any remaining information such as the signing Officer's Name and Title.
6. Scroll down to Electronic Funds Withdrawal Information.
7. Check Yes for electronic funds withdrawal of state tax payment..
8. Complete the Bank Information, Payment Information, and International ACH Transactions question.
9. Save the return. 
10. Go to the ProSeries EF Center HomeBase.

On the ProSeries EF Center HomeBase:

1. Locate the client's return.
2. Select the row associated with the client's estimated payment. The Return Type column will indicate Pmt and show which quarter it's for.
   • For OK, MN, and NY, you won't see the estimated payment as a separate row. All Quarterly Estimated Payments are setup when you e-file the return and no additional transmission is needed.
3. Select the EF Now button to begin the e-file wizard.

Alternative e-file method: Using the EF Now button inside of the return:

1. From within the return, select the EF Now button.
2. Select the checkbox for the returns and payments you need to transmit.
   • For OK, MN, and NY, you will see the estimated payment as a separate row but you won't be able to check the box. All Quarterly Estimated Payments are setup when you e-file the return and no additional transmission is needed.
3. Select OK to begin the e-file wizard.