Generating Form 3468, Investment Credit (1065, 1120-S, 1040) in ProConnect Tax

To generate the 3468 information in the 1065 return for tax year 2023 and newer:

1. From the Input Return tab go to Schedule K ⮕ Credits ⮕ Investment Credit
2. Under the Facility section select the facility you need to generate the credit for.
   • Use the Add button to add as many Facilities or properties as needed.
3. Complete Part 1 for each Facility or Property.
4. Select the section for the credit needed and complete any applicable information.
5. If using the new Elective Payment option for tax year 2023 use the new Elective Payment fields.
   • If filing an elective payment on the Form 3800 the IRS requires a registration number that you must complete before filing the tax return. See here for more information. Entering an incorrectly formatted number number will generate diagnostic ref 59592.
   • The 3800 will only generate for S Corporate returns if an Elective Payment or Transfer is used.
6. ProConnect will include information related to Form 3468 with the Schedule K-1 with the partner/shareholder. This information is passed through to the individual taxpayer.

To generate the 3468 information in the 1120S return in tax year 2023:

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Schdule K ⮕ Credits ⮕Renewable Electricity Production Credit
2. Under Part 1: Facility Information select the facility you need to generate the credit for.
   • Use the Add (+) button on the top right to add as many Facilities or properties as needed.
3. Complete Part 1 for each Facility or Property.
4. Select the section for the credit needed and complete any applicable information.
5. If using the new Elective Payment option for tax year 2023 use the new Elective Payment fields.
   • If filing an elective payment on the Form 3800 the IRS requires a registration number that you must complete before filing the tax return. See here for more information. Not entering this number will generate diagnostic ref 59592.
   • The 3800 will only generate for Partnerships if an Elective Payment or Transfer is used.
6. ProConnect will include information related to Form 3468 with the Schedule K-1 with the partner/shareholder. This information is passed through to the individual taxpayer.

To generate the 3468 in a 1040:

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Credits ⮕ General Business and Vehicle Cr.
2. Select the Investment & Research tab.
3. Under the Facility section select the facility you need to generate the credit for.
   • Use the Add (+) button to add as many Facilities or properties as needed.
4. Complete Part 1 for each Facility or Property.
5. Select the section for the credit needed and complete any applicable information.
6. The credit flows from Form 3468 to Form 3800 to show on Form 1040.
7. If using the new Elective Payment option for tax year 2023 use the new Elective Payment fields.
   • If filing an elective payment on the Form 3800 the IRS requires a registration number that you must complete before filing the tax return. See here for more information.