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What is a 8948 used for?
Form 8948 is used by specified tax return preparers to explain why a tax return is being filed on paper instead of electronically. This form is necessary for documenting valid exceptions to the IRS electronic filing requirements.
Who needs to fill out a 8948 form
Specified tax return preparers who are required to file 11 or more covered returns annually and are submitting a paper return instead of e-filing.
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It explains why a tax return is being filed on paper rather than electronically.
Specified tax return preparers who are required to file 11 or more covered returns in a year and are filing a paper return.
It's not needed if the return can be e-filed or if the IRS rejects the e-filing due to restrictions.
