Can we e-file yet?

[IRonMaN]

My barber told me that we can start e-filing now since it is after January 1st.  But when I try to e-file the 25 returns I have ready to go, it won't let me transmit them.  Does anybody know when we can start?  I should have another 30 returns done by the end of the day and clients are asking me where their refund is.  Is this an IRS or Intuit problem?

Sorry, I just wanted to be the first to officially ask the question that usually starts by now😁

[qbteachmt]

But I'm pretty sure I saw a vid where someone got their refund already. You're late.

[kgreen8393]

That gave me a good laugh for a Friday!

[abctax55]

If I had nothing else to do, I'd check out the TurdohTax forum to see how many folks are complaining over there.   But my plant leaves need dusting first 😉

[IRonMaN]

"But my plant leaves need dusting first"

And I would too but I do need to clip my nails first.

[abctax55]

Finger nails or toe nails?

[IRonMaN]

Paw nails

[abctax55]

Good luck then... Juno absolutely HATES having her nails done.

[IRonMaN]

It takes a long time for me to do —— trying to work a set of clippers with paws isn’t easy.

[BobKamman]

According to House rules, e-file returns can't be accepted until a Speaker is chosen.  

[abctax55]

LOL... I have it on for background noise while I work on organizers.

[IRonMaN]

"e-file returns can't be accepted until a Speaker is chosen"

Sounds like e-filing is going to be really, really, late this year.

[abctax55]

Or.. not...  done deal now.

[IRonMaN]

So do we get to e-file today? 😀

[abctax55]

Suuuuuuuurreeee.... Go for it 😉

[IRonMaN]

Thanks ------- I got my first batch of returns filed and accepted --------- but I did have to get my DeLorean running to get it done.

[Taxman01]

I’m unsure about the situation, but when I attempted to e-file my clients' returns for the Advanced Loan, I received an error code (54). Support informed me that e-filing is down until January 15th. However, I've heard that others are already receiving their Advanced SBTPG. I was told we could complete this process on January 2nd, 2025, yet now it seems that the only option available is through Turbo Tax. Could someone please clarify this situation?

[IRonMaN]

I think some years Intuit has allowed some “test” returns to go through early with ProSeries.  But I don’t know what their plans are this year.

[Taxman01]

"The issue is that I’m offering the Advance Loan through SBTPG. I need to e-file the application with Intuit, which I will forward to the bank. Once e-filing is open with the IRS, Intuit will send the application to the IRS. 

[IRonMaN]

I don't do advances so I can't provide any guesses about that.

[Taxman01]

I am seeing on Social Media that people are posting that they have received their SBGTP advance, and yet I am not to send up my files for my clients?? what the heck is going on...

[IRonMaN]

Like I said, I don't dabble in bank stuff.  You might want to call Intuit on that.

[Taxman01]

Yes, I have talked to about 5 employees and all they do is refer me to online topics that say nothing or give me nothing to solve the issue - This is BS -  I am playing by the rules and following all instructions and still can not find a solution for there problem, I say their problem because they told me I was able to offer the advance loan on Jan 2nd now I have upset customers and yet you can get it your advance via online Turbo Tax -- this is undercutting us, professionals who pay a lot to money for the software and Traning

[IRonMaN]

I don't know how any of that works since I have never offered it but does the issue relate to not being able to e-file until later in the month?  Have you offered the service through Intuit in the past?

[Taxman01]

Yes, this is the 1st time I am having issues - they say e-filing will begin Jan 29th - so I have posted that the Advance will take place on Jan 2 per the advertising I received - this is really bad for business -

[IRonMaN]

@Anonymous - can someone at Intuit help him out with his issue?

[sacktax]

did anyone get back to you. I am having the same issue

[George4Tacks]

@IRonMaN I think you may know the new proposed head of the Department of Transportation. Maybe you could use that contact to resolve all of the issues here.  

[IRonMaN]

@George4Tacks  

I tried to meet with him regarding our issues.  But every time I tried to meet him at his office I just kept walking into a wall painted like a doorway.