dsheth82

Has anyone else noticed this?

This year, I can e-file all day long and returns go through. HOWEVER -- between about 6PM and 9PM (Eastern time), I can't connect to the EFC servers _at all_. No submissions, no rejections (can't say I mind _that_ part), no acceptances, -no acks of any kind. Get a red-type "cannot connect to server" error.

I could understand doing daily maintenance, or having busy times -- but several hours, _every_ evening???

So, folks, -- do I just have really bad ATX-evening karma? Or is this more widespread?

Catherine

Today was my first day for e-filing. I did two returns during the time you mentioned above, and they went through OK. Currently, it has "Validated by EFC" as a status.

Thank you all for your quick response. I am located in IL.

I sent my EFIN number to ATX, and somehow its taking them more then 30 hours to enter 6 digit number to their system. Still waiting on it. I will follow the steps provided by you as soon as i am able to file returns. Hopefully, i won't have more questions.

Thank you again for your help.

After entering your id numbers you will need to click add form....1040 ef info is what you want to open.....fill in the approbate information like are you using a pin number....who entered the pin number....I always enter the pin number....go to second page and check yes or no on ral at top........fill in the info for refund or balance due with or without the bank information....whatever the situation is mail box or bank......click the efile button and it will tell you if you need to enter anymore information. All the form like the 8879 are created when you make the choice on the ef information sheet.....Get the client to sign the 8879.... then go to the efile manager.....the return should be in created......hit transmitt.....off it goes (or not if something is wrong)......then in a few hours you should hear something back when you click the check for ack. button. Just that easy most of the time. Happy efiling.

Thank you. Now do i need to worry about the ERO info and such.

Hello everyone,

This is my first year of using ATX, and as a preparer. I just got my EFIN, and sent it out to ATX so they can include that in their file.

Now the questions is how do i e-file the return? I tried to look for instructions, but no luck.

Lets just say i want to file regular 1040 with schedule A. What process do i need to follow? Any additional forms/info i may need to add???

Thank you in advance.