Don in Upstate NY Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I have just e-filed my first return using the MeF protocol. I have no idea why this return went by MeF instead of the legacy system, except that this return was a federal only (no state) return. The Activity log at the E-File Center shows ... Return received at EFC 3/19/2011 1:28:11 PM Return received at IRS 3/19/2011 1:30:19 PM Return accepted by IRS 3/19/2011 1:30:34 PM The only downside that I see is that the MeF protocol does not reference the return using the 14 digit DCN that is printed on the 8879, but uses a 20 digit 'Submission ID' that is printed nowhere. (TaxWise seems to know when a return is going to be transmitted by MeF, and prints the Submission ID on the 8879.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kea Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I'm getting to like the speed of the MeF. I now (sometimes) submit the e-file while the client is still here. If the ack comes back in just a couple of minutes I give them the Ack Report before they leave. It's nice to have it all complete at one time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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