2018 UltraTax CS
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If you have used an override to force a form to print, the IRS may reject the associated electronically filed return. To enable or disable this feature, click the Form View 
button, then choose Edit > Overrides > Force Form To Print.
The following field description provides information about entering data for the required field in 1040 Screen ELF.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| File this return electronically | Enter X if you intend to file this return electronically. UltraTax CS automatically enters X in this field when the electronic file is created or checked for errors in the File > Print Returns dialog. |
Tip: For details on other input screens and their corresponding guidelines for creating IRS-acceptable electronic files, see the following topics.
- 1040 IRS filing deadlines & electronic filing information
- Electronic filing (1040)
- Electronic filing guidelines for 1040 Screen 1310
- Electronic filing guidelines for 1040 Screen ELF
- Electronic filing guidelines for 1040 Screen Income
- Electronic filing guidelines for 1040 Screen Bank
- Electronic filing guidelines for 1040 Screen PIN
- Electronic filing - transmission and business rules (1040)
- Electronic filing with multiple installations of UltraTax CS and/or multiple client data locations
- Configuring UltraTax CS for 1040 electronic returns overview
- Creating the 1040 electronic file and correcting errors overview
- Entering data for 1040 electronic returns overview
- Transmitting electronic 1040 returns via CS Connect overview
- UltraTax/1040 electronic filing overview
- Personal Identification Number (PIN) Program for 1040 electronic filing
Related topic: Entering data for 1040 electronic returns overview
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