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State and Module Release Dates

State and Module Release Dates

We have published a solution article to are module and state release dates.  This article will be updated around 11am central.   This article is the...

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CA e-File – Resolved

CA e-File – Resolved

[UPDATE] - as of 2/2/22 this is resolved. We have identified a minor issue with the State of California eFiles returns. We expect a fix by end of...

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IRS Common Mistakes – 2022

IRS Common Mistakes – 2022

UltimateTax is Reposting a good email from the IRS: Common tax return mistakes that can cost taxpayers Tax laws are complicated but the most common...

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IRS Common Mistakes – 2022

Efile Start Date for 2021 Returns

We are announcing that the IRS will be accepting 2021 returns starting on Monday January 24, 2022.  As expected the IRS will begin accepting returns...

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IRS Common Mistakes – 2022

Pre Ack Loans Available Now

If you have applied for bank products and pre ack loans, they are available now. In our online program, the forms are now available.  No updates are...

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EFC Shut Down

EFC Shut Down

IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all business tax returns e-filed through the MeF system...

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