Common questions about ProSeries


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Preparer information
How do I enter my firm’s address?
How do I set up multiple preparers and preparer codes?
How do I use preparer codes for non-paid preparers?
Obtaining ProSeries products
How do I download products and updates?
When will my ProSeries products be available?
How do I find out what's been updated in ProSeries releases?
Go to the Help menu, select Help Center, select ReadMe Information, then select the ReadMe for the product you are interested in.
 
Task Scheduler
How do I use the Task Scheduler to automate tasks?
Transfer and import
How do I transfer client files from ProSeries 2001?
How do I import from Quicken?
How do I import from QuickBooks?
How do I update a return with data from QuickBooks 2003?
Organizers
How do I create and prepare printed client organizers?
1040 returns
What if I'm having trouble with a 1040 return?
 
Printing
How do I resolve a printing issue?
How do I control which forms print with the return?
Electronic filing
What is a Self-Select PIN?
Why am I being asked for an electronic filing password?
Why am I getting the error message “No valid master EF record found”?
How do I electronically file a return?
How do I receive an acknowledgment for an electronically-filed return?
What if I have trouble receiving acknowledgments?
How do I verify the status listed in the EF Center?
Why does the status column in the EF Center show “duplicate SSNs” or “duplicate DCNs” for one or more returns?
Why am I getting rejection code 500-528?
Why am I getting rejection code 029?
Bank products
How do I register to use bank products with Santa Barbara Bank and Trust?
How do I register to use bank products with First Security or Republic Bank?
How do I contact Santa Barbara Bank and Trust (SBBT)?
SBBT's customer service number is 1-800-779-7228
How do I set up a return to use bank products?
How do I receive authorization to print a check?
How do I print a bank products check?
What if I get the error message “The registration process has not been initiated and/or completed for Bank Products”?
 
Billing and invoicing
How do I set up billing options?
 
How do I change the standard invoice?
 
How do I print invoices?
 
Client letters
How do I edit the standard client letter?
 
How do I prepare custom client letters?
 
HomeBase
Why do I have clients missing from HomeBase?
How do I move my Forms Bar?
How do I get my missing Forms Bar back?
Internet connection
How do I set up my Internet connection?
What if I'm having trouble with my Internet connection?
 
Access codes
How do I get an access code?
How do I look up my access codes on the Internet?
 




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