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[Cathy]

Just wanted to make sure it wasn't a dream. Seems as if I read where we will be able to e-file amended returns with the new Mef system. Quickly searched IRS's site and of course up popped instructions for paper filing.

If I wasn't dreaming, does anyone know if the ability to e-file amended returns will be soon or is it just in the works?

Thanks!

Cathy

[Jack from Ohio]

IRS representative spoke at our last PTP meeting. e-filing of 1040X is not even on the horizon. Currently you can e-file 2009-2011, but don't expect 1040X for a few years.

[Cathy]

Thanks, Jack! Seems I have nothing better to dream about other than e-filing amended returns! It will be nice when it's available. I don't expect it to speed up the process, however, it will be nice to know the return will be in the system a lot quicker. Thanks again!

Cathy

[Jack from Ohio]

This year, MEF will allow e-filing of 2009, 2010 & 2011 returns, if the meet the requirements to be an MEF return. Haven't tried it yet, but we have about 3 clients with this in the queue to be done soon.

[TAXMAN]

Hello Jack, Would you post on that experiance with old returns. Like how do we know that they would me the MEF rules, aceptance time etc. as I have a couple I would like to try. Thanks

[elfling]

We were able to e-file a corrected 1099-MISC last week. And W2/W3c are possible via SSA BSO. So maybe the 1040X isn't as far off as it would seem. One can only hope.

[joanmcq]

I've got a 2010 return in my queue, so I'm hoping it can be e-filed!

[Jack from Ohio]

joanmcq, on 14 February 2012 - 04:05 AM, said:

I've got a 2010 return in my queue, so I'm hoping it can be e-filed!

Make sure to do an update of the 2010 program. The last update changes the 1040Efile form to accept MEF filing.

[Jack from Ohio]

TAXMAN, on 13 February 2012 - 07:07 PM, said:

Hello Jack, Would you post on that experiance with old returns. Like how do we know that they would me the MEF rules, aceptance time etc. as I have a couple I would like to try. Thanks

I just e-filed a 2010 1120S and the status now shows transmitted to EFC. We will see what happens tomorrow...

[Jack from Ohio]

Jack from Ohio, on 14 February 2012 - 02:54 PM, said:

I just e-filed a 2010 1120S and the status now shows transmitted to EFC. We will see what happens tomorrow...

2010 1120S return e-filed yesterday was acknowleged today.

2010 e-filing does work.

2009 still in limbo.

[Lion]

You could efile entities for some years now via MEF. But, individual returns had only a handful of forms available to qualify for MEF in prior years.

[TAXMAN]

Any news as of yet on the 09 return. Was it a personal return?

[Jack from Ohio]

TAXMAN, on 16 February 2012 - 11:26 AM, said:

Any news as of yet on the 09 return. Was it a personal return?

I have not done a 2009, but filed a 2010 on Tuesday, and it was acknowleged on Wednesday. So I know 2010 works. The return was an 1120S.