E-file 2024's shut down date ?¿

[jbelle]

I know info about the last 2024 day to E-file is out there someplace.  I've read ATX Forums, my IRS bulletins, Googled & still haven't found the "Magic Date." 

After 50 yrs in this business I'm finally 98% retired ~ but still have a few "feet draggers" I help.  I need a date to threaten them with.

"Hello" to ATXers when it was just ATX & still in Caribou, Maine.  JudyEA was my forum name yrs ago.

Thanks for info. 

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Hi Judy, and welcome back for however long.  There are a number of us that hearken back to those days and, like you, soooo close to retirement. Some already have.  I've got about 2 years on my license but actually still enjoy - for now - the season with about 50 clients.  They, of course, tell me I am not allowed to retire. My Google search showed Nov. 30, 8:59pm. 

[DANRVAN]

per ATX:

In order to allow the states ample time for processing these returns, the Wolters Kluwer E-File Center (EFC) will stop accepting individual returns (both federal and state) for the current processing year on Saturday, November 30th at 10:00 pm Eastern Time.

1040 E-file submissions for Tax Years 2021, 2022 and 2023 are included in this change. Because not all state agencies process returns in “real-time”, this schedule should allow sufficient time for agencies to post their acknowledgements for the WK EFC to pick up. 

After the shutdown occurs, the WK EFC will not accept individual returns (federal and/or state) until IRS comes back online in early January 2025. However, preparers can continue picking up acknowledgements through mid-December.

[jbelle]

Hi Margaret ~ glad to get your reply & Thank You for info.  Guess I need to change my Google search words.  Glad date is a bit later - I'm older & slower.

Trimming our client list is tough. The 4-5 'non-family' I still help are very senior & I promised to help "until"...   I really need to remove the flashing tattoo on my forehead that reads: "Haven't filed taxes for 5-6-10 years? Call Judy."  I'm currently muddling thru a thorn bush for 5 people (2 deceased) = 18 unfiled returns. Yes, it's 1 family. I called to tell the dad he owed IRS $2,000 for '22.  He stole my heart w/ response, "Well owing them is better than cheating them out of it."

Hope all is A-ok for you & yours. Good to hear from a 20+ yr  tax friend.  We did have fun on the forum late at night, didn't we.

Thanks again for the info.