QuickAlerts - Technical - Subject: 1040 Modernized e-File (1040 MeF) Production Shutdown/Cutover Schedule

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Subject: 1040 Modernized e-File (1040 MeF) Production Shutdown/Cutover Schedule

All times shown in this communication are Eastern Time Zone.

To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the Modernized e-File (MeF) system are processed timely, the following 1040 MeF Production shutdown/cutover and acknowledgment retrieval schedule has been established. It is imperative that everyone adhere to the schedule shown below.

1040 MeF Production Shutdown/Cutover Schedule

Shutdown begins on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11:59 a.m. in order to prepare the system for the upcoming 2015 Filing Season.

Important Note: States who schedule retrieval of their state submissions may have to change their schedule in order to retrieve submissions in time to validate returns and submit acknowledgements by 11:30 a.m., November 22nd. Anything not retrieved thru MeF by 11:59 a.m., November 22nd, cannot be accessed again until MeF reopens for 1040 MeF Production for Filing Season 2015.

Shutdown Deadlines on Saturday, November 22, 2014
Transmitters:
        Transmitting Submissions (State & Federal)         10:00 a.m.
        Retrieving Acknowledgements                            11:59 a.m.
States:
        Transmitting Acknowledgements                         11:30 a.m.

MeF Assurance Testing System (ATS) Schedule

ATS will remain open throughout this production shutdown/cutover period.

Important Note: BMF returns are not impacted by this IMF Production Shutdown/Cutover schedule.

Business MeF Production Shutdown/Cutover Schedule

Shutdown is tentatively scheduled to begin on Friday, December 26, 2014 at 12:01 p.m.

A QuickAlert outlining the exact timeframes to Send Submissions or retrieve federal/state Acknowledgements will be issued in early December and the times will be posted on the MeF Status Page.

Please monitor the MeF Status Page for any updates. We apologize for any inconveniences and thank you for your cooperation.

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