Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Urgent Reminder for Tonight!: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.

Urgent Reminder for Tonight: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.

Monday, November 21, 2022

Refunds Today 2022 Release Update

The Tax Season is around the corner and the Refunds Today team has been busy finalizing the release of Refunds Today 2022.

Please stay tuned for release emails and updates around Refunds Today 2022 availability.

Urgent Reminder for Tomorrow: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.

Sunday, November 20, 2022

Urgent Reminder: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Urgent Reminder: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Urgent Reminder: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Urgent Reminder: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Urgent Reminder: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.

Friday, November 11, 2022

Reminder: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2019-2021 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2019, 2020 and 2021 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2023. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

  • Tax Year 2019 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY19 e-files. EFC for TY19 will not be available after mid-December 2022 to pick up these acks.
  • Business Returns: Business returns are not affected by this schedule as IRS has not yet announced the business cutover schedule and will do so at a later time.
  • Disaster Relief Extension to File: This shutdown will also affect taxpayers who received a disaster relief extension to file. If the disaster extended due date falls within this shutdown time frame, you must do one of the following:
    • Submit the returns electronically before the shutdown begins.
    • Hold the return and transmit it when the IRS reopens in January.
    • File them on paper after the shutdown.  If filed on paper, applicable opt-out documentation may be necessary. Please consult the taxing authority guidelines on how to opt-out of electronic filing.