grandmabee Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 in the Efile preference options what is the Pre MEF standards? Quote
GERALD Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Modernized Eectronic Filing (MeF) applies to 1040 and about 20 commonly associated forms. Returns qualifying are supposed to receive expedited processing and IRS goal is that Acks would be sent in a few minutes to a couple of hours. Returns not qualifying are called Legacy returns and are processed in the usual manner, Acks in a couple of days. We don't have to do anything, ATX server makes the decision, UNLESS, we, for what ever reason, want to elect Legacy (pre MeF) processing. I have probably told you a lot of stuff you already know, but this is my understanding from the ATX Webinar on electronic filing. As with most people my age, my understanding is subject to frequent revision!! Gerald Quote
grandmabee Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Posted January 22, 2011 so ATX is using the modernized this year. So if I checked the pre MEF then I am electing to go the old way? thanks Quote
GERALD Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 Yes, I think so. I didn't set anything in preferences, just let ATX route it the best way. IRS estimates 80% of 1040's can go through MeF. Interestingly, 1040EZ's and 1040A's are not in the MeF system, so a 1040 will process faster. Go figure. Quote
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