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  1. #1
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    Default What Happens if Somebody Files a Tax Return on Your Behalf After you eFile

    It is almost 2 weeks since the Federal Tax filing deadline and I have not heard anything yet from the CPA I hired to do my taxes and file them only that he is "working hard to accommodate all his clients", he has filed for an extension, and I am getting a refund. Yesterday I went to the library and got a 1040 and instruction booklet and tried to do it on my own. Although he has all my original 1099s, I did write down the amounts and withholding on them before giving them to him. Guess what? I ended up with the same amount he said I'd be getting. Now my question is - should I go ahead an e-file since I don't know if and when he is going to get around to it. What happens if I do and then he files a dupe?

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    Default Re: What Would Happen if I Efile, then Someone else Files for Me

    Since you are likely going to be charged for the CPAs work no matter what you do at this point there is very little to gain by filing sooner other than getting the refund sooner.

    If you do decide to file first tell your CPA so he doesn't file for you.

  3. #3
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    Default Re: What Would Happen if I Efile, then Someone else Files for Me

    The intake computers won't take multiple efile returns. So if you efile then your CPA's attempt will fail. You might want to tell your CPA before they attempt to file because they will notice, and may attempt to paper file and then charge you for an office visit.

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