IRS accept returns

[taxmom34]

when does IRS start accepting returns. the last I heard last week it was jan 25, but nothing since.

[ttbtaxes]

I think it is the 28th.

[ATSMAN]

For 1040 forms it is January 28, 2019. You can e-file business tax forms right now. If you e-file before the start date the transmitter (generally your software vendor) will hold it and transmit to IRS on 1/28. IRS has clarified that this does not violate the anti stockpiling law.

[spanel]

Official date is the 28th. Some software companies will participate in testing with the IRS, so you might be early acks because of that.

[John of PA]

The 28th for 1040's and I believe they are already accepting business returns.

[Brian EA]

I prepared a 1040 return last Saturday and it was accepted today.

[ATSMAN]

I prepared a return last Saturday and it was accepted today

If your software vendor (transmitter) participates in the IRS Hub testing program then more than likely your 1040 e-file will be accepted before 1/28.