Important Reminder: IRS E-File Suspension on Dec 26

Posted on by Arlette Hanania
As we approach the end of the year, we want to remind you of an important update regarding e-filing business returns. Shutdown for "Send Submissions" only is scheduled to begin at 11:59 a.m. (noon) Eastern time, Thursday, December 26, 2024. Transmitters can continue to use the other service requests except "Send Submissions" until 11:59 p.m. (midnight) Eastern time, Thursday, December 26, 2024. States can continue to use all the service requests necessary to retrieve and process state submissions in accordance with shutdown activities stated above. MeF recommends that states adjust their...
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Important Reminder: IRS 1040 Modernized e-File (MeF) Production Shutdown

Posted on by Arlette Hanania
IRS Shutdown has begun on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, in order to prepare the system for the upcoming Tax Year 2024 Filing Season. Important Note: Only "Send Submissions" for 1040 (both State and Federal) will be affected by this shutdown, all other services such as "Get Acks" and all state services will not be affected by the shutdown and users should be able to continue to use those services. Business (BMF) returns are not impacted by this IMF Production Shutdown schedule.  
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Big news from TaxAct Professional!

Posted on by Arlette Hanania
TaxAct Professional has partnered with Drake Pay to enable our customers to accept payments securely and conveniently in the TaxAct Professional software. Visit our website to enroll in Drake Pay today! https://www.taxact.com/professional/integrated-payments Once enrolled and approved, you will be able to accept payments quickly. Invoicing, client payments, and reporting are all available now. Please contact our support team if you have any questions.
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Print Center Changes Coming Soon!!

Posted on by Arlette Hanania
We heard your feedback regarding TaxAct Professional’s Print Center, and our team has been working hard to implement these recommendations. We’re excited to announce that these changes will officially be available to you early next week. Feature Highlights: Print all (Filing,Preparer,Client) individual Copies at one "print" click. Print Preparer and Client copies Print from Client Manager: Easily search for the client you want to print
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Important Information for Next Tax Season!

Posted on by Arlette Hanania
Important Information for Next Tax Season! Tax Changes and gearing up for TY22, written by Nyrie Sarkissian, a fellow Tax Professional. Gearing Up for TY22 By: Nyrie Sarkissian TY22 is coming. That means it is almost our time to shine! But are you prepared to do your best? Many people ask me how I prepare for the start of a new tax season. My process begins and ends with my checklist, a simple “things to do” list that I can easily go through and complete. I feel confident and prepared once I make sure that I’m ready to hit the ground running when the season starts. Every year I up...
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