8948
Preparer Explanation for Not Filing Electronically
OMB No. 1545-2200
Form
(Rev. September 2012)
Attach to taxpayer's Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, or Form 1041.
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Attachment
Department of the Treasury
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Information about Form 8948 and its instructions is available at
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Internal Revenue Service
Name(s) on tax return
Tax year of return
Taxpayer's identifying number
Preparer's name
Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
Three out of four taxpayers now use IRS e-file. Go to for details on using IRS e-file. The benefits of
electronic filing include the following.
• Faster refunds
• Secure transmissions
• E-payment options
• More accurate returns
• Easier filing method
• Receipt acknowledged
Check the applicable box to indicate the reason this return is not being filed electronically. Do not check more than one box.
1
Taxpayer chose to file this return on paper.
2
The preparer received a waiver from the requirement to electronically file the tax return.
Waiver Reference Number
Approval Letter Date
3
The preparer is a member of a recognized religious group that is conscientiously opposed to filing electronically.
4
This return was rejected by IRS e-file and the reject condition could not be resolved.
Reject code:
Number of attempts to resolve reject:
5
The preparer's e-file software package does not support Form
or Schedule
attached to this return.
6
Check the box that applies and provide additional information if requested.
a
The preparer is ineligible to file electronically because IRS e-file does not accept foreign preparers without social security
numbers who live and work abroad.
b
The preparer is ineligible to participate in IRS e-file.
c
Other: Describe below the circumstances that prevented the preparer from filing this return electronically.
8948
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Form
(Rev. 9-2012)
Cat. No. 37766D