Efile Status

[Dan]

Question: How long does it take the efile manager status info to change from the words "transmitted to agency" to the words "accepted?"

Question: How does those efilers out there know that the IRS has received the return that was sent? It sure would be nice to have an email sent to say that the return has been received and accepted by the IRS. It sure would be nice to have the email say that the refund would be sent to client in a written number of days, for example 10 days. Just some questions since I am new to using the ATX efiling system.

Question: How long does it take after efiling a return that a client receives their refund?

I have used ATX since 1999

[Yardley CPA]

Question: How long does it take the efile manager status info to change from the words "transmitted to agency" to the words "accepted?"

Question: How does those efilers out there know that the IRS has received the return that was sent? It sure would be nice to have an email sent to say that the return has been received and accepted by the IRS. It sure would be nice to have the email say that the refund would be sent to client in a written number of days, for example 10 days. Just some questions since I am new to using the ATX efiling system.

Question: How long does it take after efiling a return that a client receives their refund?

I have used ATX since 1999

I believe the status changes once the drain takes place. I find that can be anywhere from an hour to a few, depending on when you efile the return. Take a look at Publication 2043 which will supply you with an efile Refund Cycle Chart.

[Lion EA]

ProSystem fx allows for the client to receive an email from the IRS, for the IRS to email the client but to your address so you can add a note when forwarding it, or for CCH to send a postcard to the client (CCH charges $0.50/postcard mailed). Nice touch. I like to receive the emails to forward to the client with my note.

[Dan]

Thanks for responding.

When I go to the ATX Website CCH status box says it has been accepted. Does that mean it has been accepted by CCH but not yet accepted by the IRS.

In the program, in my efile manager the status box still reads, "transmitted to agency." How long does it take for the status box to read, "accepted?"

When a return is accepted by the IRS and State, how do we know that it has taken place.

Sorry to ask the same questions as before. Hope you that have had a lot of experience can share with me the answers to these questions.

[HV Ken]

Thanks for responding.

When I go to the ATX Website CCH status box says it has been accepted. Does that mean it has been accepted by CCH but not yet accepted by the IRS.

In the program, in my efile manager the status box still reads, "transmitted to agency." How long does it take for the status box to read, "accepted?"

When a return is accepted by the IRS and State, how do we know that it has taken place.

Sorry to ask the same questions as before. Hope you that have had a lot of experience can share with me the answers to these questions.

Have you clicked on the "retrieve acks" button in the e-file manager ?

[Dan]

Have you clicked on the "retrieve acks" button in the e-file manager ?

Thanks HVKen. Now I have "Accepted" in the Federal efile status box and "IRS Cleared" in the State Status box.