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EF Override Options in Data EntryDrake Software User’s ManualTo change the DCN of a tax return:1. Open the return in Drake.2. Press CTRL+M and wait while the program assigns a new DCN.3. Go to View mode.4. View Form 8879 to verify that the DCN has been changed.Figure 7-5: DCN on Form 8879 in View modeOnce the DCN has been changed, the return can be re-transmitted.ImperfectReturnsThe IRS conditionally accepts “imperfect” returns if either of the following eventsoccur when a return is filed:• A dependent’s SSN or name on a Schedule EIC does not match the SSN or namein the IRS master file.• A dependent's SSN or name on Form 1040 does not match the SSN or name onthe IRS master file.To e-file an imperfect return:1. Open the return and go to the EF screen in data entry.2. Under Additional Options, select Imperfect return election.3. Calculate the return.Drake displays a NOTES page indicating the return is imperfect. The IRS gives conditionalacceptance, but an “E” ack is still returned. Processing an imperfect return cantake up to six weeks._NOTEBecause IRS acceptance is not guaranteed for an imperfect return,no piggyback returns or bank products can be e-filed with an imperfectreturn. The availability of the Imperfect return election optionis determined in Setup Options.EF Override Options in Data EntryBy default, the program e-files all eligible federal and state forms when you transmitreturns. The EF Selection Screen allows you to override the program defaults on aper-return basis.188 Tax Year 2008