Extension and Clarification

[mcb39]

ATTN: Software Developers, Return Transmitters and Authorized IRS e-file

Providers/E R O's

The IRS extended until September 10, 2007 the deadline for certain

Authorized e-file Providers to submit the URLs of their web sites to the

agency and clarified who is affected by the e-file rule issued on July 30,

2007 and available on irs.gov

Authorized IRS e-file Providers (E R O's, Intermediate Service Providers or

Online Service Providers) NOT affected by this rule include those that:

1) Do not have an internet website that obtains taxpayer information from a

taxpayer or third party via the internet for the purpose of e-filing

returns,

2) Have a website for informational and/or marketing purposes only,

3) Only receive or send taxpayer information via e-mail,

4) Do not use websites to collect taxpayer information and transmit the

returns through third party transmitters,

5) Prepare returns and use Provider?s website to e-file their returns, or

6) Only provide a hotlink to another company?s website that allows taxpayers

to input taxpayer information

The above does not cover all possible scenarios. Additional information can

be found in the Frequently Asked Questions located in the e-file section of

I R S.gov

Questions regarding this requirement may be addressed to [email protected]

[TAXBILLY]

I thought the original August deadline was ill advised in the first place.

taxbilly

[kcjenkins]

The first date was totally stupid, as it gave those who are affected almost no time at all to respond. That was especially dumb as it required that it be done using specific software that some who are covered might not own. So those folks would have to not only rush to buy the software, but learn to use it, very very fast. I'm glad most of us will not be affected at all, and glad that those who are have enough time to deal with it.

[mcb39]

The first date was totally stupid, as it gave those who are affected almost no time at all to respond. That was especially dumb as it required that it be done using specific software that some who are covered might not own. So those folks would have to not only rush to buy the software, but learn to use it, very very fast. I'm glad most of us will not be affected at all, and glad that those who are have enough time to deal with it.

I totally agree. I had also picked up on the software issue as I, for one, don't own it. Thanks to this board and its members, the requirements of the IRS ruling have been clarified. Hopefully all preparers have access to some board or point of inquiry which can clarify this confusing situation for all.