The Additional\Old Reports Menu contains an archive of previously received reports. To access old reports, from the Main Menu of the program select: E-File Print Reports Additional/Old Reports   Old Transmission Confirmation – Contains all previously received transmission confirmation reports for the tax year. Old IRS Acknowledgements – Contains all previously received…

After a rejected return has been corrected, follow the steps below to re-transmit the federal and/or state returns. NOTE: If the Federal Return rejects, the state return will not be processed by the state.  When resubmitting a federal return, check to make sure any state that was attached previously, is still…

The IRS MeF and Keystone Tax Solutions support year round electronic filing (e-file) for the current tax year and the two previous years. An exception applies for the IRS annual scheduled maintenance outage which generally begins in late November and lasts until January. During this time tax returns cannot be electronically…

In order to e-file a state only return, first you must mark both the federal and the state return for electronic filing. This is because state only e-files “piggyback” with the federal return. The federal return will not be processed and the IRS will forward the state return to the…

The Client Status utility is used to check on the e-file status and bank product status for a taxpayer.  You can check the status of a tax return from several places throughout the program.  From the Main Menu of Keystone Tax Solutions select: The Icon at the top of the screen. Enter the…

  As of January 1, 2012, any tax return preparer who anticipates preparing and filing 11 or more Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and 1041 during a calendar year must use IRS e-file (unless the preparer or a particular return is administratively exempt from the e-file requirement or the return is filed by a…

Below are some of the most common reject codes that occur when electronically filing Form 1040. In some situations the return can be re-filed electronically after making a correction on the return or the return may have to be mailed to the IRS. 1. – Previously Accepted Return. The IRS has already accepted a return…

Before you can electronically file tax returns, you must apply to become an Authorized e-file provider with the IRS.  Effective October 1, 2012, applications to become an IRS e-file provider must be submitted online.  The IRS will no longer accept paper e-file applications.  This process is facilitated by the IRS…