When will Start New Return be available at the site level?
Live
How often is the application updated?
The application is updated on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings during the filing season
What is the start date for e-file?
The IRS announced on January 10th that e-file will begin on January 27th . Note: E-file for VITA/TCE returns will not be turned on until 12:00pm ET on January 27th.
Will I need to open each return created prior to sending e-files on the 27th?
Yes. We strongly recommend you open and review each return created at the site prior to e-file being turned on. Calculations are subject to change as we receive additional instructions and guidance from the IRS.
My site is no longer active?
As we receive orders from the IRS, inactive sites will be processed and automatically marked active. All sites without an active TY2024 order are marked inactive.
Who should I check with on the status of my order?
Your SPEC Relationship Manager
I ordered a FSA Kiosk URL, when will I receive it?
We have started the process of sending out FSA Kiosk URLs. We will only be emailing URLs to the sites that have sent us their support contact information.