Harlan Lunsford wrote:
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Please notice the time/datestamp on this reply!

ChEAr$
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA
12:45pm Friday June 2, 2006

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Moderator:
Marlan, mi amigo meticuloso, this problem was cited in the
post where I mentioned I received 160 posts and culled as
well as was practical. Comes as no surprise that I missed
some.

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C0mdrData wrote:

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Here's a little light perhaps on the problem.

UP through last year we filed with IRS via a dial up modem
and returns went to designated service centers, depending on
the state. The state return is still a variable, however
IRS changed processing centers for certain states, thus I
file half of mine with Austin TX and the other half with
Philadelphia. This is just found out today.

BUT... the most important change, is that IRS discarded the
dial up modem setup and all returns have to filed via
internet connection. Also IRS is admitting problems do exist
and should be fixed by February. Not sure what the nature of
all the problems is however.

Stay tuned.

ChEAr$,
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA
Mon 23 Jan 2005 17:51:16

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The problem is that the IRS is not accepting E-filed returns
that contain certain forms. It is nationwide and affects
ALL E-filers. One of the forms not being accepted is the
8863. Any electronically filed return with a Form 8863 from
anywhere in the country through any E-file provider in any
state will be rejected. The IRS probably won't have the
problem fixed until Feb. 1st or so.

Charlie in WA

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What state are you in?
These problems do not exist in New Jersey.

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It's an IRS problem. There was late (12/21/05) tax law
change that affected Katerina related items. Educational
credits was one. It doubles the Hope and Lifetime learning
credits. IRS has said maybe 2/1 and or 3/1 for some of the
forms. (There are several involved - Inj. Spouse, 8606,
3800, 8271, and some others.)

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"C0mdrData" <C0mdrData[at]BEAMMEUP.hvc.rr.com> wrote:

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This is a problem that is affecting all E-filing, not just
H&R Block. There are some forms that the IRS is not
accepting electronically at the present time. Among them
are Forms 2210, 8606, and 8863 and a fairly long list of
others that are less frequently used. If you file using one
of the affected forms your return will be rejected. This
issue should be resolved by the end of the month.

You should have been given better information by H&R Block.

Charlie in WA

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I would just like to let as many people as possible know
about this. If you use taxcut software there is a delay in
the e-filing process. Here is the e-mail I received:

Due to early season delays in the processing of tax returns,
your return has not been processed by the IRS or state tax
authority. We are working with the tax authorities to
finalize our systems and will begin processing as soon as
possible. This delay affects all TaxCut returns being
processed in your State.

We apologize for this inconvenience. You will receive email
notification when your return has been processed by the IRS
and/or the state taxing authority.

If you have questions about e-filing or need to contact us,
please visit our Customer Support Center at:
http://www.taxcut.com/customer_support/

Thank you for choosing TaxCut.

So far I have been waiting 9 days for my e-file to be
processed. H.R. Block is keeping this problem under wraps
because they still wish to sell their software this season.
In fact, most of their own employees don't know a thing
about it. (or at least they pretend they don't when they
call). When I finally reached someone who knew of this
problem, after an hour on the phone, she said, "Perhaps you
should file on paper...Oh, but you already submitted an
e-file...you can't. You'll just have to
wait...indefinitely"

I have used Taxcut for 6 years, but I will never again use
it.

P.S. A few calls to HR. Block offices in my area discovered
that they also are unable to process e-files at the moment.
I suggest that anyone counting on this service find another
tax preparer.

--

"The human adventure is just beginning"

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