How many years back can late fiduciary returns be e-filed?

[Strongsilence-CPA · Accepted solution]

2018 - yes. I'm about to file one soon.

2019 - yes.

2020 - yes.

I don't think 2017 is allowed. I think a diagnostic will appear if it is not allowed.

E-filing will close soon and I'm on hold with the IRS to find out the exact date.  I didn't see an IRS Alert so if has that information I would appreciate it.

[IRonMaN]

The alert came out today.  The IRS is shutting things down on Saturday, 11/20/21 -------- just before the clock strikes midnight. 

[sjrcpa]

Sometimes Intuit shuts it down earlier in the day.

[Strongsilence-CPA]

2018 and 2019 e-signature is not available for Fiduciary returns.

This is an exception to this statement: And it should be stated in the Help Article.  @IntuitAlicia or someone - would you forward my suggestion to the author of that article?  

Intuit usually ask for software suggestions around this time each year don't they?  If so, please add a simple diagnostic so we are aware of this esignature limitation.  This would be helpful, if not crucial, as the Nov. 20 MeF deadline approaches.

It took 2 calls to customer support to learn this.  Ugh.

[IntuitAlicia]

eSignature is available in the prior year programs but only in the modules where it was available during that tax year.  Fiduciary wasn't introduced until 2020.

[IntuitAlicia]

I will include your feedback to improve the note to provide additional details.  Thank you for sharing!