The 2023 1040 extension deadline is approaching.
We strongly encourage you to transmit your e-files at least two hours before the midnight deadline.
As the October 15th midnight 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.
Contact Hours
This is a reminder that the Refunds Today offices will be be open the following hours leading up to the extension deadline.
Monday - Friday
10/7 - 10/11
Phone support: 8am - 6pm EST
Chat support: 8am - 6pm EST
Saturday and Sunday
10/12 - 10/13
Chat support: 10am - 6pm EST
Monday
October 14th
Phone support: 8am - 6pm EST
Chat support: 8am - 6pm EST
Tuesday
October 15th
Phone support: 8am - 8pm ET
Chat support: 8am - 10pm ET
Common Q/As around filing Deadline and extensions
- What is the latest time I can still electronically file a return on the day of deadline and still be considered timely filed?
- How do I unlink the state return from the federal so that I don’t have to wait for the federal acceptance before I can file my state?
- Can I stop an e-file after it has been transmitted?
