Cannot electronically transmit a tax return, FED and NYS? I've tried 1-5-21 and 1-6-21

[Jaycee]

Why can't I transmit any returns?  I've tried 1/5/21 and1/6/21.

[sjrcpa · Accepted solution]

Because the IRS shut down efiling. Business return efiling reopens Jan 8. Individuals reopen at some to be announced date in January.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

Are you a new preparer?  IRS doesnt open for Efiling 1040s until near the end of January every year.

[Jaycee]

Thanks.

I'm a new preparer. Now I know for the future. 

[Jaycee]

Thanks...I'll try again by the end of January 2021.

[qbteachmt]

"I'm a new preparer. Now I know for the future."

Subscribe to the e-newsletters to get this info timely:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/e-news-subscriptions

https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/subscribe-to-updates

https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/modernized-e-file-mef-status

"Filing Season Start Dates:

Business tax returns: January 8, 2021

Individual tax returns: TBD"