State VA e-file help

[Gretel]

I am a little confused and not familiar with VA. It appears that both, form 8879 and 8453 must be signed by taxpayer and retained by me. Is that true?

[Burke]

No, that is not right. Form 8879 (VA) is used if PIN method is selected for federal. Form 8453 is used if not.

[Gretel]

Thanks, Burke. I am still confused but maybe it is a problem of ProSeries. Both forms print with tax return, I am using practioner PIN, but only the 8453 shows info when return was accepted. I would think this return only needs 8879 same as Federal.

It's my only return for VA so I will lay it to rest now.

[FEDUKE404]

Use both 8879s

Thanks, Burke. I am still confused but maybe it is a problem of ProSeries. Both forms print with tax return, I am using practioner PIN, but only the 8453 shows info when return was accepted. I would think this return only needs 8879 same as Federal.

It's my only return for VA so I will lay it to rest now.

I've filed a few VA returns this season and have had client sign both federal Form 8879 and Virginia VA-8879, using the practitioner PIN method. It appears the federal information transfers automatically into the state form? I always take the "better safe than sorry" approach to things.

In any case, I have not yet had any need to file a Form 8453 (IRS or otherwise) this season.

I don't know if this information is of relevance to your question, but I do know VA can do some strange things. One of my favorites is estimated tax where Payment #1 is always sent to a different address than Payments #2/#3/#4.

FE

[Kram BergGold]

Greta

I use Pro Series and did a VA return and did not have your problem. You need to find the magic box to check or uncheck to solve the problem.

[Burke]

Form 8453 opens up automatically in my software. I just delete it.

[Burke]

I don't know if this information is of relevance to your question, but I do know VA can do some strange things. One of my favorites is estimated tax where Payment #1 is always sent to a different address than Payments #2/#3/#4.

FE

That is because VA still uses local commissioners to accept estimated tax payments as well as income tax returns. There are probably 15+ of them in various cities and counties where I have clients. I don't use any of them. I override all those addresses and have clients send everything to Va Dept of Taxation in Richmond.

[Gretel]

I use Pro Series and did a VA return and did not have your problem. You need to find the magic box to check or uncheck to solve the problem.

Exactly! I tried to find that box before I posted. Since you also use ProSeries would you mind sharing where this box is?