TPG-Provided Website Resources https://www.sbtpg.com/tax-pro-home#    -PRIOR YEAR INFORMATION - Data below maybe outdated or not available-The very informational and comprehensive lists of links provided in the following sections are available... Read More

Symptoms When verifying a return, the following message appears: ’FRM 8879 PIN Signature Date Invalid’    Cause This issue occurs if an invalid signature date is entered on the 8879, or if the date or time on the computer... Read More

Symptoms While installing updates, states or additional products, the following error message appears: ’Unable to open: software/1040us0 ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED Access is denied.’File Access Error Cause This issue can occur if any of... Read More

Symptoms When attempting to print a check, the following error message appears: ’Abort Interrupt! Unable to read check image’  Cause This behavior can occur if the program is not updated to the latest version. Before performing... Read More

 Go to www.irs.gov and click on Tax Pros at the top corner of the page.  Click on Access e-Services in the center of the page.  Click on E-file Provider Services.        Click on Access e-file Application in the center ... Read More

QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO SETTING UP MY WALLET... Read More

Here you will find a list of Knowledge Base Articles that are tax phase specific. Description Suggested Article Phase TIME For CHANGE Software System Requirements All Season Oct-April E-Filing Prior Year Tax Returns All Season Oct-April E... Read More

TERMS OF SERVICE FOR ONLINE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES - TAX YEAR 2021 BY CLICKING THE "ACCEPT" BUTTON OR ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES, YOU ARE ENTERING INTO AND AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TE... Read More

 PRIVACY POLICY Central Site Important Information: Please read this carefully as we have made updates to our Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy goes into effect September 2020.  At Central Site (“CPTS,” “us,” �... Read More

Wallet Set-Up, Vaulting & Reloading Reference Guide EFIN/Office Level Office owners can manage their wallet by accessing it within the Profile Menu in the online software. Accessing Office Wallet Login to Online with Office Owner login   Cl... Read More

The Remote Signature Feature Requirements EFileable TaxYears ONLY Taxpayer/Spouse cell phone number and cell phone service provider information in the "Client Data" screen for text messaging. Email in the Desktop Tax Program can also be used for rem... Read More

From the main PC, follow the steps below to locate the name of a Main computer (Host PC). Steps will differ depending on the version of Windows.  Windows 8 Click on the Start Button . In the search box, type Computer. Right click... Read More

Symptoms While attempting to print in the program, the following error message appears. ’Print Tax Return - Cannot be Transferred on Transmitting Computer’    Cause This error will occur if the program is configured as a ... Read More

A Setup Error   In attempting to install or uninstall the software, the following message appears:  'Setup has detected that unInstallShield is in use. Please close unInstallShield and restart setup. Error 432.'   This issue can... Read More

Removing Remote Signatures That Are Pending... Read More

Preventing the Windows Security Warning   NOTE: Exit all programs, including Internet Explorer (if it is running). Click Start, and then click Run. Type the following command in the Open box, and then press Enter:       ... Read More

Adding a Remote Signature   The following steps are provided to add a remote signature for a paid preparer: 1. Inside of the software, open the Database menu, then Paid Preparers. 2. When the "Paid Preparers" window is open, select the preparer... Read More

Adding a Remote Signature for an EF Originator   The following steps provide how to add a remote signature for an EF Originator: 1. Inside of the software, open the Database menu and then open EF Originators. 2. When the "EF Originators" window is... Read More

All computers must be in "private/home/work network. Avoid Public Network.  Read More

ScreenShare -Chrome Remote Desktop Alternate to using ShowMyPC screen sharing tool. Navigate to the following address & DL/Install if needed: https://remotedesktop.google.com/support Select Remote Support Have ERO select the Generate Code ... Read More

Changing a Computer's NameHaving multiple computers with the same name on a network can be very problematic.NOTE: If the main computer's/server's name is changed, it will be necessary to remap all the shares for every year on all ... Read More

Symptoms: When printing a check, the following error message appears: "Remote site printing requires site selection first." Cause: The check being printed is associated with a Site ID, but a database record for this Site ID has not been crea... Read More

Enabling the Remote Signature Function The Auto-rotate FunctionIf the Auto-rotate is disabled, there will be no detection for signature prompt. Android  Look for an icon for Auto-rotate and turn it on. iOs (Apple)   Pertaining to an iOs, th... Read More

Symptoms When starting the program on a workstation computer, the following error message appears: ’Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file’   Cause This issue can occur if the Internet Explorer security se... Read More

Symptoms In verifying a tax return, the following error message appears:  ’Site ID Not Found in Database – Add or Correct’    Cause This error will occur if both the following conditions are true: The program ... Read More

Symptoms While launching the software. ’There was a problem loading display Fonts. Please reboot your system to reset windows fonts cache. Do you want to continue the application without the fonts?’ Cause Font cache issues Resolu... Read More

Symptoms: When opening the Tax Client you are prompted with the following error:  ’RemoteApp ErrorThe program did not start on the remote computer. For assistance, contact your system administrator.’ Resolution: Re-configure the Hos... Read More

Symptoms When installing the program, an error message similar to the following appears:  ’Error 1324. The path XXXX contains an invalid character.’    Cause This issue can occur if there is no “C:” drive on... Read More

Symptoms While opening the program, the following error message appears: ’Xlink hardware exception C0000005!C:\xlinkYY\overlay\opcodes.000 at: 5ED0’ Cause This issue can occur if the program was not updated properly, possi... Read More

Permissions Registry The following error message appears in attempting to open Office Setup, Printer Setup, or Local Setup:  The cause for this error message is that certain settings in the program are saved to the registry on the local c... Read More

Symptoms When printing a check, the follow error message appears: ’Must configure Site ID when using remote check printing’   Cause This issue may occur if the software is configured for remote check printing.   Resolut... Read More

At approximately 10pm PDT daily, remote signatures fees are invoiced and charged according to the default payment stored within the wallet. If the payment method on file has an insufficient balance to cover the invoice associated with the... Read More

Issue When selecting a return for transmission, the only option available is to transfer a return.  Cause The program is configured as a Transfer computer.   BEFORE proceeding with resolution PLEASE verify that there isn't a transmitting c... Read More

Symptoms When opening a tax return, an error message similar to the following appears:  'Tax Return Already Open. Override Lock Out?'      Cause This issue can occur if the tax return is open on another copy of the p... Read More

The Taxpass mobile app provides the ability for taxpayers to submit return information to their preparer. Taxpayers may manually enter the mobile app ID or scan the QR code that is generated during or after their Taxpass account registration. Click ... Read More

Symptoms When attempting to open the program on a network workstation, the following error message appears: Cause This issue occurs when the shared data folder is not shared with the full control permission. Resolution 1: Share the folder wi... Read More

To Print a Check To print checks, Adobe Acrobat will need to be installed on the computer. Verify Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed or download a free copy from the Adobe’s website before proceeding. Log in to your account at www.refund-advanta... Read More

Taxpayer doesn't see any text on the PDF sent with remote signature request. Remote Sign request has been sent via Link to Cell phone or Email Taxpayer uses Last 4 digits of SSN, Last Name, DOB, & Zip Code (found on Client Data) to validate... Read More

ERO Screen-sharing tool (Used for Technical Support Troubleshooting)https://erosupport.showmypc.com/... Read More

How to share "Hosts" install folder for networking purpose. Open File Explorer on the "Host" machine  Main PC where program was installed or database files are located. Locate the xlink## folder (by default C: drive) Right click on xlink## fol... Read More

Symptoms When attempting to reconcile unpaid invoice for remote signature. ’Error paying invoice please check wallet status: Declined (account blocked by association)’ Cause See Pay Junctions list for reason & resolution.https:/... Read More

Important Note: Effective for TY2020 to current. Note: Requires appropriate access level. From the Work In Progress (WIP) screen. Click Setup. Select Wallet Setup. Read and Accept Terms and Conditions to continue with configur... Read More

Symptoms When attempting to send email or using TextLink, the following message appears: ’Error - ICLRMetaHost::GetRuntime failed’ Cause This occurs when the computer does not have the required .NET Framework. Resolution Close t... Read More

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Tax preparers can send a remote signature request either by email or cell phone in 1040 Online. (EFilable years ONLY)In order to initiate a remote signature request, the following items are required before sending: ERO signature required to be ca... Read More

Login to 1040 Online as a user with EFIN/Office or Office Manager access level. Click on the Profile menu toward the top-right of the page. Click on Wallet Setup. Read and Accept Terms and Conditions to continue with configurati... Read More

Control and View Remote PC using Chromebook... Read More

NEW FOR 2023 - Configure Your TaxPass Mobile Site The TaxPass Mobile App is now the TaxPass Mobile Site. Taxpayers no longer need to download a mobile app to their device to access all the great features and benefits of TaxPass. Now, users can ac... Read More

ScreenShare - ConnectWise Screen-sharing tool (Used for Technical Support Troubleshooting) To Join from the Website > https://help.remotetaxsupport.com/ Landing Page >  Navigate to the website & wait for the Support Agent to give you... Read More

Symptoms When submitting remote request or queue return for efile without bank product. ’Wallet temporarily disabled due to unpaid wallet invoices &/or insufficient funds.’   FIRST before asking for assistance VERIFY the  wal... Read More