efile error failed tax submission return validation step

[fawnriverkid]

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

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

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

[Myles5Alex27]

proseries rejected efile tranmiter

[shahinea]

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

[shahinea]

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]

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

[qbteachmt]

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."

[walkermiller]

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

[qbteachmt]

@walkermiller 

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

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/proseries-tax-news-updates/discussion/resolved-10-19-20-fili...

[dondebrecht]

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

[dkh]

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

Tools>Option>Firm/Preparer Info>ERO Information