1040 E-file: Viewing Statuses and Acknowledgment Information

Once the return is e-filed, Thomson Reuters receives an acknowledgment from the IRS that the return was filed.

To view the processing status for all returns (to find out if Thomson Reuters has received the acknowledgment) and to view the Submission ID and other acknowledgment information, follow these steps:

Select Returns Processing > E-file > Status Report.
Select an Account, Tax Year, and Return Type 1040 from the drop-down list.
Select the number of returns to display from the Limit list size to drop-down dialog box.
Select the preparer, reviewer, manager, and/or other user group to filter the list.
Select the appropriate criteria for both federal and state statuses, then click the Continue button.
You will see a list of locators that meet the criteria selected on the E-file Status screen.
You may view the statuses of the returns sent as well as the Submission ID numbers, date sent, date acknowledged, and so on.

After the Return is Accepted

If the IRS accepts the e-filed tax return, the e-file status for the locator will show as Accepted. If this is the case, the relevant IRS acceptance information will display. When this occurs, you must perform the tasks below on the next working day after the filing acceptance is received:

(Optional) If desired, obtain the Submission ID from the detail screen (click the jurisdiction) on the E-file Status Report screen and transfer this number to the appropriate space of the corresponding Form 8453, Form 8879, or Form 9325, where applicable.
Attach all required forms, schedules, and/or statements to the Form 8453.

Mail Form 8453, with attachments, to the appropriate IRS service center.

The ERO must mail Form 8453 to the IRS within three (3) business days after receiving acknowledgment that the IRS has accepted the e-filed tax return. Mail Form 8453 to the IRS at the applicable address shown below.

Where to send Form 8453:

Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Shipping and Receiving, 0254
Receipt and Control Branch
Austin, TX 73344-0254

If the return has a balance due and the taxpayer has not chosen the option of using the Electronic Debit, the taxpayer should mail Form 1040-V, along with a check, to the appropriate IRS Service Center.

Although processing usually occurs within 24 hours, the IRS can take as long as 48 hours to process a return. If you have not received an acknowledgment of the return within 48 hours, call Thomson Reuters at 1-800-327-8829 to check the status of the return.

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Last Modified: 08/13/2020

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