Asked/answered many time, just today.

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Are you a new preparer?  IRS shuts down Efiling every year and doesnt reopen until the end of January.

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@RoyS976 wrote:

...When will the IRS and California start accepting 2019 efiles again?

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Agree with Anna and Lisa.

CA is a standalone state.  Don't think FTB ever shut down e-filing like the IRS.  Since CA e-filing doesn't go through the IRS' system, you should be able to e-file 2019 CA returns as usual, AFAIK.

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@itonewbie wrote:

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Since CA e-filing doesn't go through the IRS' system, you should be able to e-file 2019 CA returns as usual, AFAIK.

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That could be another Intuit-imposed restriction:

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/proseries-tax-discussions/discussion/can-i-efile-california-...

I dont think CA is open to Efile yet either.  Their Free California EFile site doesnt show that 2020 is available yet.

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@Just-Lisa-Now- wrote:

I dont think CA is open to Efile yet either.  Their Free California EFile site doesnt show that 2020 is available yet.

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The OP was referring to 2019 returns.