I have a client originally from Asia...believe it or not, he has no last name (he only has a first name..he said it's their culture back home). So the program is not going to efile the tax return. But they also require every tax return to be efiled now...what are we supposed to do?
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Originally posted by AccTaxMan View PostI have a client originally from Asia...believe it or not, he has no last name (he only has a first name..he said it's their culture back home). So the program is not going to efile the tax return. But they also require every tax return to be efiled now...what are we supposed to do?This post is for discussion purposes only and should be verified with other sources before actual use.
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Originally posted by AccTaxMan View PostWell, he said it's his first name and he has been using it as his first name...so can he file a paper tax return under the situation? Does the IRS allow exception?This post is for discussion purposes only and should be verified with other sources before actual use.
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Originally posted by AccTaxMan View PostI just called my software company..they said the mandatory efiling requirement doesn't come into effect until next year..is it correct?
However, if there is a reason to file paper other than preparer hardship, then Form 8948 is required - which probably is appropriate in this case.
See Notice 2010-85 for complete information.Last edited by solomon; 01-26-2011, 10:55 PM.
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Mandatory Efile
Here is a link
go to the Frequently Asked Questions #15 and form 8948 - sign that form
There is either # 1 - taxpayer chose to file this return on paper or
#4 - this return was rejected by IRS e-file and the reject codition could not be resolved
Then many other options.
So even with the mandatory efile of returns you prepare - there are still options for filing a paper return
So much for paper reduction
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I agree.
It is conceivable to have a person with only one name, but in most asian countries they follow the tradition of a given name and a family name (i.e., surname). While it works similarly, you may not have gotten the answer you were looking for (i.e., What is the family name?)
You really need to have some identification of this person and I would think you need to go with what is associated with the Social Security card regardless of what his actual name is.Doug
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I've had Asian clients who have a two letter last name and the efile won't accept it. Had to paper file the old fashioned way. Apparently the efile system requires at least a three letter last name. WT ?"A man that holds a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way." - Mark Twain
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Originally posted by Questionguy101 View PostWell, I have a similar problem.
I couldn't get a return to efile. So I had my client paper filed it. But I have forgotten to attach the Form 8948.
Will their tax return be rejected?
Or will I be penalized?
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