1120 E-file: Checking the E-file Status

Once the return is e-filed, Thomson Reuters receives an acknowledgment from the IRS and other taxing authorities that the return was filed. There are two methods for viewing the status of your returns: Batch Status or Status Report.

Batch Status

Select Returns Processing > E-file > Batch Status.
On the Batch Status screen, select the User. Enter the Date Batch Submitted dates, Tax Year, and select the Return Type.
Select the Continue button.
Select the Batch ID link.
The Efile File Status for Batch is displayed.

Status Report

Select Returns Processing > E-file > Status Report.
Enter the applicable search criteria, e-file type, status using the drop-down list selections, and dates.
If you select the Batch Status button, a Batch Status screen is displayed. Enter the appropriate dates, and select Continue.
The Electronic Filing Batches screen and the Efile File Status for Batch screens are displayed.
Select the Export Report to Excel check box if you want to export the report file as a spreadsheet. You can also export the report to PDF format.
Select the Continue button to display the status report.

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