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?
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No, that is not right. Form 8879 (VA) is used if PIN method is selected for federal. Form 8453 is used if not. -
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.Comment
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Use both 8879s
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.
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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.Comment
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Form 8453 opens up automatically in my software. I just delete it.Comment
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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.Comment
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