Stanley23
Level 1

Any idea why I cannot file 2019 personal tax return today (October 17,2020)?

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abctax55
Level 15

Please look at the half-dozen  plus posts today asking the same question.  You are not alone, and there's really good reason why you can't efile today.

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qbteachmt
Level 15

For today, Bookmark this link:

https://www.marketingexpress.irs.gov/systems-status/system-status-mef/modernized-efile-mef-operation...

Because...

"Production system Extended Maintenance Window

The MeF Production system will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from 7:00 a.m. Eastern time, October 17, 2020 through 7:00 a.m. Eastern time, October 18, 2020.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience."

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