We strongly encourage you to transmit your e-files at least two hours before the midnight (midnight Eastern time) deadline.
As the April 18th deadline approaches, the processing volume at the IRS will increase daily. Both return volume and return size will affect processing time. While you are accustomed to receiving your Federal acknowledgements within a one hour time-frame, that turnaround time will increase as the deadline approaches. You may see your acknowledgements take from 2 to 4 hours, and possibly longer.
This is why we suggest that you send returns periodically throughout the day. This will help spread out the volume and also help eliminate some of the 'deadline rush' which also impacts IRS processing.
Refer to this IRS.gov article for details on the April 18th deadline date
"People have until Tuesday, April 18, 2017 to file their 2016 returns and pay any taxes due. The deadline is later this year due to several factors. The usual April 15 deadline falls on Saturday this year, which would normally give taxpayers until at least the following Monday. However, Emancipation Day, a D.C. holiday, is observed on Monday, April 17, giving taxpayers nationwide an additional day to file. By law, D.C. holidays impact tax deadlines for everyone in the same way federal holidays do. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 to file"
Monday, April 17, 2017
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Important Information Regarding Extensions - Bank Cutoff Dates - Filing Deadlines
Valued Refunds Today Customer:
This email contains some important information regarding end of season filing dates, extensions, and bank cutoff dates. Please take the time to read it and contact Refunds Today Support should you have any questions.
Tax Year 2016 Filing Deadlines
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2016
e-file Calendar
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Filing
Deadline
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Last date for transmitting timely
filed returns
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April 18, 2017
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Last date for transmitting timely
filed Forms 4868
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April 18, 2017
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Last date for re-transmitting
rejected timely filed returns
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April 23, 2017
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Last date for re-transmitting
rejected timely filed Forms 4868
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April 23, 2017
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Last date to submit new IRS
e-file Applications
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No cut-off date
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Last date for transmitting
returns on extension from Form 4868
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October 16, 2017
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Last date for re-transmitting
rejected late or returns on extension from Form 4868
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October 21, 2017
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Extensions
Don't miss out on one of the last chances to increase your Income Tax profits! Begin e-filing your client's Federal Form 4868 extensions. You can increase your profits and provide better customer service by offering your clients the peace of mind that 4868 e-filing provides.- Assurance that the IRS will receive the extension on time, as you will receive an IRS acknowledgement receipt
- Assurance that the extension will not be "lost in the mail"
- Relief in knowing neither you nor your clients will have to wait in long lines at the post office
- Best of all, it's fast and easy to e-file extensions
Form 1099-A/1099-C Assistance
Form 1099A and/or 1099C customer requests for assistance may not get an answer to their individual situations prior to the filing deadline. We recommend that you submit an extension now and avoid any potential penalties for not filing in a timely fashion.4868 General Information
It is suggested to submit any extensions at the latest by 10:00 PM YOUR local time on April 18th although the IRS deadline is 11:00 PM. The last day to retransmit rejected timely filed Forms 1040 or Extension Forms 4868 and gain IRS acceptance is Saturday, April 23rd , 2017. The cost for each E-filed extension is $5.00.Detailed instructions for successfully filing Form 4868 can be found on the Refunds Today website under Support > Miscellaneous Forms.
Check Form 4868 Statuses
1.
Checking Extension Form 4868 Status
a.
Click on Reports > Reports List > IRS Extension Summary.
Click OK.
b.
Default Report Criteria should display Extensions filed. Click OK
to view all extensions filed.
c.
This report will show all accepted or rejected 4868 returns.
Note:
This report is used to check the "EF Status" of Extension Forms 4868.Making Payments
Electronic Funds Withdrawal
The Refunds Today software supports electronic funds withdrawal with Form 4868. If the taxpayer is filing an extension, they are still required to make any payment due by April 18th. On the Main Information Worksheet under the Self-Select and Practitioner Pin(s) section, be sure to select the Form 4868 with Direct Debit in both places. Make sure to enter the PIN information for this type of return.Mailing a Payment
If the taxpayer mails the payment, Form 1040-V is not required. The taxpayer simply needs to write their Social Security number, daytime telephone number, and "2017 Form 4868" on the check or money order.Credit/Debit Card Payments
For the 2017 filing season, the IRS supports the following e-pay service providers for both electronic and paper filers. Each company has its own convenience fee schedule, and each offers both phone and Internet payment services. A full list can be found on the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov/uac/Pay-Taxes-by-Credit-or-Debit-Card|
Service
Provider
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Telephone
(English/Spanish) |
Website
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Convenience
Fees
(Credit Card) |
Convenience
Fees
(ATM/Debit-Card) |
Customer
Service Number
|
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Link2Gov Corporation
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1-888-PAY1040tm
(1-888-729-1040) |
1.87%
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$2.59
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1-888-658-5465
|
|
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WorldPay US, Inc.
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1-844-729-8298
|
1.98%
|
$2.69
|
1-855-508-0159
(live operator) 1-844-825-8729 (automated - 24/7) |
|
|
Official Payments Corporation
|
1-888-UPAY-TAXtm
(1-888-872-9829) |
2.00%
|
$2.50
($3.95 flat fee over $1,000)
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1-877-754-4413
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Bank Product Deadlines
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BANK
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Phone
Number
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Last Day
to Apply
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Site
Printed Check
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ACH - Direct
Deposit
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Check
Stale Date
|
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TPG
|
800-779-7228
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10/20/2017
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10/31/2017
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12/31/2017
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90 Days
after printing
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|
Refund
Advantage
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800-967-4934
|
Year Round
|
Year Round
|
Year Round
|
12/31/2017
|
|
River City
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888-820-7848
|
12/9/2017
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6/15/2017
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12/31/2017
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6/17/2017
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Republic
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866-491-1040
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10/15/2017
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6/1/2017
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12/31/2017
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6/30 or 90
Days after checks are printed
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If you have any questions, please contact the Refunds Today Support Staff at 323-261-0240
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