About the Electronic Filing Status System

The web-based Electronic Filing Status System allows you to view and check the status of all your electronically filed returns, and release returns to taxing authorities. Diagnostic and support tips in the Electronic Filing Status System explain any rejection codes in clear terms.

The system provides information about filing requirements for each state and up-to-the-minute actual or projected release dates by product for each federal and state form, ensuring you are current with IRS filing compliance. In addition, you can download filing instruction guides.

The Electronic Filing Status System provides the following capabilities, and much more:

  • Export returns from Tax to the Electronic Filing Status System
  • Release returns to taxing authorities
  • Track e-file status
  • Review reports for alerts, errors, and rejections
  • Link to Support references
  • Access the Electronic Filing Status System 24/7
  • Send email reminders to clients who have not returned a completed signature form
  • Manage Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFIN)
  • View Vendor Control Numbers (VCN)