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efile error failed tax submission return validation step

fawnriverkid
Level 1

WHat is the efile error...failed tax submission return validation step

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15

IRS is not open for Efiling yet...try back after 9am EST


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Myles5Alex27
Level 2

proseries rejected efile tranmiter

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shahinea
Level 2

I am unable to e-file  returns message tells me failed the tax submission return validation step

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shahinea
Level 2

I am unable to e-file any return  due to return validation step

I don't know what to do, I checked the client number, efin number all those

please I need help ASAP

shahinea
Level 2

I am trying to e-file a retrn, converted successufully, but failed the tax submission validation test

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qbteachmt
Level 15

Bookmark this link:

https://www.marketingexpress.irs.gov/systems-status/system-status-mef/modernized-efile-mef-operation...

Because...

"Production system Extended Maintenance Window

The MeF Production system will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from 7:00 a.m. Eastern time, October 17, 2020 through 7:00 a.m. Eastern time, October 18, 2020.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience."

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walkermiller
Level 1

I get same error. We have 5 days to resubmit previously rejected returns and can't do it. what is happening. It was not working on the 18th either

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qbteachmt
Level 15

@walkermiller 

As expected, if you submit today, it should work fine.

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
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dondebrecht
Level 1

I am unable to e-file  returns message tells me failed the tax submission return validation step

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dkh
Level 15

There was a new step this year - have to verify PTIN      find the pink box to check

Tools>Option>Firm/Preparer Info>ERO Information

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