On January 16, ProSeries will be initiating controlled launch for Tax Year 2023.  During controlled launch, we will be stockpiling returns, and periodically sending them to the IRS/agencies.

Things to be aware of with controlled launch:

• The IRS is not technically open yet, they are allowing returns to come into the system to test the performance.
• Acknowledgements will not be received in the normal turn-around time since the returns are sent in batches throughout the day, and do not process through on the weekends.  Normal turn-around times will align with IRS go-live of 1/29.
• Refunds will not get funded any earlier, the funding cycles will start in alignment with the IRS go-live date of 1/29.
• The yellow bar in the return will indicate EF ready on 1/29.  This will not prohibit you from filing.
• There will be some non-final forms during controlled launch, these will not be file-able.
• States not participating in controlled launch will be stockpiled at Intuit until they are EF live.  The states not participating include AL, CO, IL, LA, ME, MT, OK, WV.
• Returns with states that are must-link states should be filed together.  If they aren't filed with the Federal return, they may need to be paper filed.  

ALERT - This is an opportunity for our Pay by Refund Cash Advance customers to file those returns early.  As soon as the IRS accepts those returns, the advance can be processed.

Helpful resources:

• How to enroll in Pay-by-Refund for tax year 2023
• Using TPG Pay-by-Refund with ProSeries
• Using Refund Advantage Pay-by-Refund with ProSeries
• State e-file methods: standalone vs. piggyback