April 18th Rejects: Re-Transmit by April 23
April 18 - See why Tax Day is delayed.e-File deadline for timely filing of:• Individual Returns• Individual Extension Returns (Form 4868)• Partnership Returns (Form 1065)April 23Last day to re-transmit...
View ArticleiFirm Sites: Some Sporadic Error Messages
Please be advised that some users are encountering an error message when accessing their iFirm sites.Work around: Close the site, wait five minutes, and retry.We appreciate your patience and please...
View ArticleWays and Means Subcommittee Examines IRS Taxpayer Service and Refund...
Taxpayer service and identity theft refund fraud were the focal points of an April 19 hearing before the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee." Over 700,000 people are now estimated to have had...
View ArticleOutstanding State or Federal Acks
Updated 4-21-16Current year:Federal1099'sCurrent Year: StateReminder that state acks are not considered problematic until the 5th day outstandingSC individual (that state is still processing acks from...
View ArticleBank Products: Continue through October 15th or later (ending dates)
These are the ending dates for bank products offered by River City Bank, Refund Advantage, Republic Bank and TPG.Note: Bank Product ending dates shown below are as of April 20, 2016. Dates are subject...
View ArticleWeekly Report from Washington, D.C.,(May 2, 2016)
The House Ways and Mean Committee approved three bills dealing with IRS administration and oversight on April 28, adding to several IRS-related bills that were marked-up and approved the previous week....
View ArticleProgram Update 30.08 available Monday May 2
Updated 5-2-2016The program update 30.08 will be available this afternoon and set as minimum version for efile soon thereafter. Release Notes belowWhat's NewCollect and include information for IRS...
View ArticleIRSTax Tips: Employers and Coverage Providers: Access Webinars to Learn about...
Employers and Coverage Providers: Access Webinars to Learn about ACA ProvisionsEmployers and health coverage providers have access to newly updated webinars from the IRS. These recorded webinars...
View ArticleInternet Provider Maintenance May 7-8
Posted 5-5-2016Please be advised that one of our internet providers is performing scheduled maintenance this weekend May 7-8th. This affects our web sites such as the support site and the PPR...
View ArticleQuickAlerts - MeF Production System (resolved)
Updated 5-6-16 IRS has resolved their issues and acks are returningPosted 5-6-16The IRS has notified vendors of an issue with the MeF efile system.We will hold the efiles until IRS is ready to...
View ArticleWeekly Report from Washington, D.C.,(May 9, 2016)
Congress was on recess the week of May 2 but tax reform continued to percolate with lawmakers announcing plans to hold a hearing on reform proposals May 12. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax...
View ArticleCCH Small Firm Services closing at 1:30pm May 19th
CCH Small Firm Services will close Thursday, May 19th, at 1:30pm EST for a company event.We will reopen the following day at 8am.
View ArticleTips from Customer Care: Hours, Backup, Amendments, and Efile Dates
Check out this helpful information from TaxWise Customer Care to help you increase your productivity through the off-season.Q: How do I file an amended return?A: Check out this TaxWise Blog post to...
View ArticleExtended Maintenance Window for the MeF Production and ATS Environments
The MeF scheduled maintenance build window is being extended on Sunday, May 22, 2016.The system will be unavailable from 1:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Eastern.The build will deploy critical system...
View ArticleIRS Quick Alert: MeF Systems Shutdown for Memorial Day Weekend
IRS Quick Alert: MeF Systems Shutdown for Memorial Day WeekendAll times shown in this communication are in Eastern Time Zone.IRS will conduct the annual Memorial Day Systems Shutdown beginning...
View ArticleIRS to Hold Webinar on May 25 to Assist International Taxpayers
IRS to Hold Webinar on May 25 to Assist International Taxpayers; June Filing Deadlines Nearing for Most Americans AbroadWASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday will hold a free online,...
View ArticleWeekly Report from Washington, D.C.,(May 16, 2016)
House lawmakers passed the Recovering Missing Children Bill (HR 3209), while the Senate approved the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Bill of 2016 (HR 4923). In addition, members of Congress have...
View ArticleIRS Quick Alert: Is it Time to verify your e-file Application Information?
May 24, 2016 IRS Quick Alert: Is it Time to verify your e-file Application Information?As you are transitioning into the next filing season, remember to take time to review your e-file application...
View ArticleTime is Running Out to Get the Best Price of the Year on TaxWise
Only 7 Days Left! Time is Running Out to Get the Best Price of the Year on TaxWise- your discount expires on May 31st. The clock is winding down - don't miss this opportunity to renew your TaxWise...
View ArticleTips from Customer Care: Protecting Taxpayer Data, Win10 Upgrades, Scan for...
Check out these quick tips from Customer Care to improve your productivity and knowledge during the summer months.IRS Guidance on Protecting Taxpayer DataWith the problem of identity theft growing...
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