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Is the e-file service currently down? If so when will they reopen? I need to file a few of my client's tax returns for 2019. Any help would be apprecited.

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Best answer by IRonMaN

The IRS is shutdown until they open for the new filing season.  Nobody has an exact date when that will be.

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IRonMaNAnswer
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January 14, 2021

The IRS is shutdown until they open for the new filing season.  Nobody has an exact date when that will be.

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qbteachmt
Level 15
January 14, 2021

Here's is what the IRS site shows:

Filing Season Start Dates:

Business tax returns: January 8, 2021

Individual tax returns: TBD

 

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qbteachmt
Level 15
January 28, 2021

Everything gets updated over time. The link at the top of the page goes here:

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/individual/help/2019-e-file-start-and-stop-dates-for-federal...

Here:

This article will help you determine whether or not you can e-file current federal tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other businesses.

When will e-filing for 2019 and 2018 returns reopen?

E-filing for tax year 2019 and 2018 business returns will resume on January 8, 2021.

E-filing for tax year 2019 and 2018 individual returns will resume on February 12, 2021.

When can I e-file 2020 returns?

Return typeIRS opensIntuit opens
BusinessJanuary 8, 2021January 19, 2021
Individual (1040)February 12, 2021Intuit will begin holding returns on January 28, 2021
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