We currently have the following dates and times allotted as controlled launch windows for VITA/TCE Sites.
- Wednesday, January 21st 10am – 4pm (Eastern)
- Thursday, January 22nd 10am – 4pm (Eastern)
During this period, we will send VITA/TCE returns to the IRS and receive acknowledgements. We strongly recommend you open and review the return before sending, especially if you created the return when we opened on the 8th. Federal and state calculations changed frequently during this time period. You must send these returns from the Submission menu during the controlled launch period.
This date and time is subject to change or the process is subject to stop based on feedback from the IRS.
Can I expect acks during controlled launch?
Yes, the IRS will be returning acknowledgements during this period. However, the refunds will not be processed any faster by the IRS.
Does this speed up the process of the taxpayer getting their refund any earlier?
No.
What happens if I submit a return and it is not sent during Controlled Launch?
We will hold the return and submit it on Monday, January 26th when e-file opens.
Rejects we are seeing trending during from our offices using our Professional line of products during Controlled Launch
F8962-070
We are seeing a lot of IRS rejects surrounding the 8962. As you start preparing returns for your taxpayers remember that if the IRS has on file that anyone on the return had at market place insurance at any time (even if just for a short period of time), it needs to be entered on the tax return, otherwise the return will get rejected.
Note: If Carry Forward is used on the return and there was a 1095-A in the prior year return, a warning will be presented to the preparer prior to going into the e-file section.
IND-181-01
The Primary Taxpayer did not enter a valid Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). Please visit www.irs.gov/getanippin for further information and resubmit your return with the correct number.
Note: If Carry Forward is used on the return and was a PIN in the prior year and not in the current year, a warning will be presented to the preparer prior to going into the e-file section. The IP PIN changes each year for the protection of the taxpayer.
Note: The IRS will not be opening the IP PIN portal back up until e-file begins. The taxpayer should have received correspondence from the IRS with their new IP PIN.