Urgent: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2021-2023 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2023. 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 30, 2024, 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 Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 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 2025. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

• Tax Year 2021 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY21 e-files. EFC for TY21 will not be available after mid-December 2024 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: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2021-2023 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2023. 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 30, 2024, 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 Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 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 2025. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

• Tax Year 2021 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY21 e-files. EFC for TY21 will not be available after mid-December 2024 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: EFC and IRS FIRE (1099s) System Shutdown for TY 2021-2023 - Information Returns

IRS has announced its FIRE System shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2023. To ensure that all Information returns e-filed through the FIRE system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time.

In order to allow ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting information returns  for the current processing year on Thursday, November 21st at 3:00 pm Eastern Time.

1099, 1098, 5498, W2G E-file submissions for Tax Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 are included in this change. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept information returns until IRS comes back online in early January 2025. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

• Tax Year 2021 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Thursday, November 21st at 3:00 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY21 e-files. EFC for TY21 will not be available after mid-December 2024 to pick up these acks.

Urgent: EFC and IRS FIRE (1099s) System Shutdown for TY 2021-2023 - Information Returns

IRS has announced its FIRE System shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2023. To ensure that all Information returns e-filed through the FIRE system are processed in a timely manner, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 3:00 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 information returns  for the current processing year on Thursday, November 21st at 3:00 pm Eastern Time.

1099, 1098, 5498, W2G E-file submissions for Tax Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 are included in this change. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept information returns until IRS comes back online in early January 2025. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

• Tax Year 2021 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Thursday, November 21st at 3:00 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY21 e-files. EFC for TY21 will not be available after mid-December 2024 to pick up these acks.

Urgent: EFC and IRS E-filing Shutdown for TY 2021-2023 - Individual Returns

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2023. 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 30, 2024, 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 Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 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 2025. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

Important to Note:

• Tax Year 2021 returns will no longer be eligible for e-filing by the WK EFC after Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 pm Eastern Time. Any acknowledgements must be retrieved by the user no later than mid-December for TY21 e-files. EFC for TY21 will not be available after mid-December 2024 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.

State News: North Carolina: The Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 - Part II

Please read this important message that we have received from the North Carolina Department of Revenue

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The North Carolina Department of Revenue has released a directive regarding The Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 – Part II.  This directive outlines the Secretary of Revenue’s interpretation of the additional interest relief offered under this act.  The directive and additional information can be found at: Tax Administration Directive 24-1 - The Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 – Part II | NCDOR.

*Important: A Qualified Taxpayer that submits Form NC-5502 after November 25, 2024, will not be treated as an Eligible Taxpayer

Refunds Today - December 2024 Holiday Hours

We will be open normal business hours during the month of December: 

•  Mondays - Fridays, 8am - 6pm ET

Holiday Hours:

• Tuesday, December 24th, 8am - 2pm ET
• Wednesday, December 25th, CLOSED

SUPPORT
If you have any questions, please contact customer support via any of these options:

• Chat with a live agent SFS TaxWise Chat (cch.com)
• Open a Support case at https://support.cch.com/
• Select the option that best describes your issue and complete all applicable information. Our support team will research your issue or question and contact you with an answer

SALES
If you have not purchased or renewed for Tax Year 2024, please keep those holiday closure dates above in mind. You can contact your Account Manager at 800-495-4626 to get setup for the 2024 season.


Wolters Kluwer wishes you a happy and safe holiday season!  And a very successful Tax Season.