MA Efile - cannot find form 8879

[B. Jani]

I have one non resident efile for MA. I found form 8453 but not 8879. Do MA have one or not. Please help.

TIA.

[Kea]

I find this website to be helpful with general rules for state efiles:

http://accountants.intuit.com/support/tax/ef-atlas/?product=LACERTE_TAX

When you click on MA, it says you have to keep the 8453 for 3 years & doesn't mention the 8879. So I would infer that they only use the 8453.

[Guest Taxed]

MA has no form # 8879. The MA efile authorization is 8453. If you paper file in MA make sure you get the taxpayer to sign a form called EFO.

[Catherine]

Paper file in Mass there is also a checkbox on the bottom of page 1 of the return saying "I do not want my preparer to file electronically" -- don't forget to check that, as well.

[B. Jani]

Well i efiled with 8453 and it was accepted. I will keep it in my file. Thanks for all the replies.