Corp Tax Returns Due 01/15 But Returns Aren't Getting Accepted

[jeffreyeng]

Hi,

IRS e-file is currently down until 01/29. If I have fiscal year 1120 corp tax returns due 01/15, is it ok to e-file the federal/state returns then wait for the returns to be accepted on 01/29 or should we be paper-filing the returns to meet the 01/15 deadline?

[IRonMaN · Accepted solution]

Actually, individuals are shut down until 1/29, business opens back up on 1/16.  But in either case, if that is an extended due date, you should paper file to get them filed timely.

[BobKamman]

And nothing is due January 15.  It's a federal holiday.  But I would mail an extension request.  

[sjrcpa]

You should be able to efile an extension on 1/16.