October 15th-Deadline for EF for 2014 Returns?

[zeros]

Have a return preparing but probably won't be ready for filing by the 15th. Is this the deadline for 2014 filing via EF?

[Lion]

No. Haven't seen when they shut down EF for individual returns this year. Maybe late October or November. Someone will jump in with the dates. Or, ask your software company. Some states may not stay open as long as the IRS, so check with your states. I think entity returns go even later.

[taxea]

they can be filed electronically for 3 years if you have the right license with your program.

[David1980]

Last year the shutdown/cutover was November 22nd. I'd expect it to be around the same.

[David1980]

Looks like November 21st this year. From an IRS quick alert on Oct 16th.

1040 MeF Production Shutdown/Cutover Schedule
Shutdown begins on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:59 a.m. in order to prepare the system for the upcoming 2016 Filing Season.
BMF returns are not affected by this IMF Production Shutdown/Cutover schedule.
Shutdown Deadlines on Saturday, November 21, 2015
Transmitters:
Transmitting Submissions (State and Federal) 10:00 a.m.
Retrieving Acknowledgements 11:59 a.m.
States:
Transmitting Acknowledgements 11:30 a.m.
Important Note: Anything not retrieved in MeF by 11:59 a.m., November 21st, cannot be accessed again until MeF reopens for 1040 MeF Production for Filing Season 2016