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Drake Software User’s ManualUsing Bank Screens in Data EntryTaxpayer ApplicationComplete an application/agreement for every taxpayer applying for a bank product(see “Taxpayer Requirements” on page 203). Some banks require original applicationsto be mailed on a weekly basis. Consult your bank._NOTETo have a bank application printed when a return is calculated (andthe screen has been completed), go to Setup > Options > EF taband select Print Bank Application When Keyed on Return.Check StockObtain additional check stock from your bank. All check stock must be verified andsecured upon receipt. Read and retain all information included with the checks.Using Bank Screens in Data EntryEach of Drake’s four banking partners has its own screen. While the bank screenshave certain fields in common, each bank screen is unique. Become familiar with thescreen for the bank you are using. Use the available help resources to ensure that allrequired information is entered for each taxpayer with bank products. Described hereare the fields that are found on all bank screens in Drake._NOTEYou can view any bank screen at any time. Just type the bank code(SB = Santa Barbara, CHAS = Chase, RB = Republic Bank, andRCB = River City Bank) into the selector field and press ENTER.Select ProductIn the top left corner of each bank screen are the bank-product selections. Click aproduct box to select it. If adding a state bank product, select the state.Verify IDThe ID Verification section contains override fields for information entered on screen1 (Demographics). This section is required and must be verified by the preparer._NOTEIf the taxpayer’s address differs from screen 1, or if the screen 1address is a P.O. Box, enter a physical address on the bank screen.Fee Override FieldsFees to be withheld from the bank product are established in the Banking Informationsection of Setup > Firm(s). You can override these fees from the bank screen. (Ifthe option to override the e-filing fee has been deactivated at Setup > Firm(s), thisoption will be unavailable on the bank screen.Tax Year 2008 209