Beginning this weekend, agencies will begin to actively manage the
increasing volume of e-files as we approach the Individual filing
deadline. This agency process, known as "throttling," ensures that both
federal and state e-filing pipelines continue to flow smoothly while
handling the increased volume.
During this period, you can expect
some slower ACK responses than are typical for the rest of the season;
however, slowed agency responses are normal for this time period.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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
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1.98%
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$2.69
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1-855-508-0159
(live operator) 1-844-825-8729 (automated - 24/7) |
|
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Official Payments Corporation
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1-888-UPAY-TAXtm
(1-888-872-9829) |
2.00%
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$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
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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
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Year Round
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Year Round
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Year Round
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12/31/2017
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River City
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888-820-7848
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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
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
2015 Quick Refund Estimator Available!
Refunds Today is proud to announce the release of the
2015 Quick Refund Estimator. This time saving tool will allow you to
prepare an estimate of your client's anticipated refund in just
seconds!!!!
This product is included with all Plus and Premier software
packages and is available NOW. For those in the Basic or Standard packages, a
trial version is also available. To download the 2015 Quick Refund
Estimator, full or trial version, login to the Refunds Today website at
www.refundstoday.com and click on the Downloads section. You'll find the
appropriate download link in the Other Module Updates section in the Left pane.
Below are a few outstanding features of the Refunds Today
Quick Refund Estimator:
• Updated to reflect current tax law changes.
• Simply enter: filing status, number of dependents, W-2
information, and Health Insurance information.
• The Quick Refund Estimator calculates: 2015 estimated
Federal Tax, Child Care Credit, Child Tax Credit, EIC, Additional Child Tax
Credit, Additional Medicare Tax, Net Investment Income Tax, Self-Employment
Tax, Estimated Federal Refund and even EIC Combat pay.
• Estimates Health Insurance Penalty for households
without health insurance coverage for 2015 and 2016.
• Provides a client letter concerning the estimated
federal tax and includes a liability disclaimer to be signed by the client or
prospective client.
• Good for computing estimates and for double-checking
the accuracy of tax return entries into the Refunds Today Software.
New in 2015
• Additional health care penalty calculations visible on
Main screen
• Healthcare penalty screen now allows calculations based
on the number of months without coverage instead of assuming no coverage for
the entire year.
• Healthcare penalty carries from the worksheet and is
now included as part of the refund / balance due
• Client letter updated and reorganized
If you don't have the Plus or Premier package, you can
purchase the 2015 Quick Refund Estimator for as little as $50. Better
yet, we'll let you "Try it before you buy it" with our Trial Version
download (see above). Once you reach the maximum number of trial estimates, you
will be provided with a link that will allow you to purchase and download the
FULL unlimited version of the Refunds Today Quick Refund Estimator. Or, at any
time, you can logon to the Refunds Today website at www.refundstoday.com and
click on 2015 Catalog to purchase.
If you have any questions or any issues with downloading
the 2015 Refunds Today Tax Estimator, please do not hesitate to contact Refunds
Today at 323-261-0240
Deadline Approaching for Voluntary IRS Registration
As you already know, the IRS has launched a new program that promotes
the importance of education and filing season preparedness. The
Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) has had a HUGE response from the
Tax Professional community regarding this education and certification,
much more than originally expected. Those who complete the
required amount of continuing education credits, covering such topics as
ethics, tax law updates, federal tax law, and tax filing issues, and
pass a comprehensive test, will receive a "Record of Completion" AND be
listed in a database on the IRS website. The deadline to complete this course is 12/31/2015. Don't be the only preparer in your area not to be listed on the IRS website!
Tax Professionals who elect to participate in the program would receive the following benefits:
For more information regarding this new program, please click on the following link that will direct you to the IRS website.
http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Annual-Filing-Season-Program
If you have any questions about the AFSP course or our offering, please contact your Sales Executive at 877-334-5366.
Tax Professionals who elect to participate in the program would receive the following benefits:
- The IRS will issue a "Record of Completion" once all requirements are fulfilled.
- Inclusion in the "Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications" on the IRS.gov website to help taxpayers determine return preparer qualifications.
- Beginning January, 2016, only non-credentialed tax return preparers who have a record of completion under the Annual Filing Season Program will be permitted to represent taxpayers before the IRS during an examination of a return that they signed or prepared.
For more information regarding this new program, please click on the following link that will direct you to the IRS website.
http://www.irs.gov/Tax-Professionals/Annual-Filing-Season-Program
If you have any questions about the AFSP course or our offering, please contact your Sales Executive at 877-334-5366.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Special Pricing on The Tax Book
In your business, time is money. To make sure you don't waste time looking for those tough tax answers, Refunds Today has solidified a partnership with The TaxBook™ - the industry leading tax resource assistance tool which was voted the #1 Tax & Accounting Research System by the CPA Practice Advisors Reader's Choice Awards. The TaxBook is a printed, spiral bound notebook that puts all the tax answers you need right at your fingertips. This comprehensive resource tool will help you spend less time researching complex tax scenarios by providing clear answers in easy to find tabs, indices, and Table of Contents.
The TaxBook 1040 Edition - includes comprehensive 1040 tax subjects.
The TaxBook Deluxe Edition - includes comprehensive 1040 tax subjects, as well as: C Corporations , S Corporations-1120S, Partnerships and LLCs-1065, Estates, Trusts, and Fiduciaries-1041, 706, 709, Financial Planning, Social Security, Exempt Orgs, Payroll and Labor Laws-940, 941 and Business Tools and Worksheets.
Simply click on the following link and login to be redirected to the "Tax Assistance Tools" page on the Refunds Today website. www.refundstoday.com
The TaxBook 1040 Edition - includes comprehensive 1040 tax subjects.
The TaxBook Deluxe Edition - includes comprehensive 1040 tax subjects, as well as: C Corporations , S Corporations-1120S, Partnerships and LLCs-1065, Estates, Trusts, and Fiduciaries-1041, 706, 709, Financial Planning, Social Security, Exempt Orgs, Payroll and Labor Laws-940, 941 and Business Tools and Worksheets.
Simply click on the following link and login to be redirected to the "Tax Assistance Tools" page on the Refunds Today website. www.refundstoday.com
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