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Module 13: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission

 

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Tax preparation is the completion of the forms and schedules needed to compute and report the tax. Tax returns can be prepared and transmitted manually or electronically. Tax transmission refers to sending the return to the taxing authority. Electronic preparation and transmission of tax returns have numerous benefits.

materials:

Tax Tutorial
Tax Tutorial: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and TransmissionDiscover the benefits of electronic tax return preparation and transmission.
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and TransmissionPrint this fact sheet on electronic tax return preparation and transmission.
Simulation
Simulation 13A: Completing a Tax Return Using Head of Household Filing StatusHelp Madison Mailey, a single mom with one daughter, complete her tax return.
Assessment
Assessment: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and TransmissionReview your understanding of electronic tax return preparation and transmission.
skill check:
Check your understanding of electronic tax return preparation and transmission. Indicate whether each of the statements below is true or false by clicking on the correct answer. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.
  1. Tax preparation is sending the return to the taxing authorities.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Tax returns can be prepared electronically, but they must be mailed to the IRS.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. A Personal Identification Number is used to authenticate an electronically transmitted tax return.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. A taxpayer who prepares his or her own tax return is considered an Electronic Return Originator (ERO).
  • A.
  • B.


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