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Lacerte

Installing Updates: Install the latest update within Lacerte or via the web. Learn more.

• To learn more about future releases, view the release schedule.

64-Bit Operating Systems: Read our FAQ on 64-bit operating systems. Learn more.

Did You Know?: The CLPACK utility can be used to resolve most database problems. Learn more.

Search the Knowledge Base to view more General topics.

Lacerte / 1040

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Find out about provisions made in the program to accomodate the act which was recently signed into law to help stimulate the economy. Learn more.

• First Time Home Buyers: The ARRA has a provision for an $8000 credit for first time home buyers. Learn more.
• Generating Form 5405: Find out which purchases qualify and how to complete the form. Learn more.

State and Local Tax Refunds: Find out what do when state and local tax refunds are not flowing to the 1040, line 10. Learn more.

Inputting Common Source Documents: Find out which screens to input common source documents, including various 1099 forms. Learn more.

Recovery Rebate Credit Tips: The IRS issued tips to avoid confusion in calculating the Recovery Rebate Credit. Learn more.

Lacerte / 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 990, 706

Balance Sheet is Out of Balance: Review trouble shooting tips for fixing an out of balance Schedule L. Learn more.

Entering a Change of Ownership: Review the steps for entering a change of stock ownership. Learn more.

Bridging Corp and S-Corp Returns: Find out how to transfer client files between Corporate and S-Corporate modules without re-entering data. Learn more.

Consolidated Returns: Find out how to set up a consolidated return. Learn more.

Search the Knowledge Base to view more Federal Tax topics.

Getting Started with E-File: Find out which forms to file to start electronic filing. Learn more.

How to E-File: Find out how to electronically file returns in Lacerte. Learn more.

Attaching PDFs: Find out how to attach statements, signature documents and notes to electronically filed returns. Learn more.

E-File Status: Find out how to electronically file returns in Lacerte. Learn more.

Downloading Acknowledgements: Find out how to check the status of your e-filed return. Learn more.

Search the Knowledge Base or visit EF Atlas to view more Federal E-File and Bank Products Software topics.

California

Registered Domestic Partner Input: Review the instructions for enhanced split return functionality for RDP situations. Learn more.

Massachusetts

Critical Diagnostic Error: When section 179 expense is entered, a critical diagnostic error generates for Schedule K. Learn more.

Delaware, Illinois, New York & Rhode Island

Change in Processing Center: The IRS announced taxpayers in these states will file with different filing centers this year. Learn more.

Search the Knowledge Base or visit EF Atlas to view more State Tax and State E-File topics.

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