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IRS e-file Processing Schedule Live Production for Form 1040 Series and Electronic Transmitted Documents (ETDs) - Tax Year 2011

Software developers and transmitters must call the e-help Desk to receive the URL to use for transmitting files via the internet. The e-help Desk telephone number and the transmission drain times are shown below. For more information on transmissions refer to Handbook for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns">Publication 1345, Handbook for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns Publication 1346, Electronic Return File Specifications and Record Layouts for Individual Income Tax Returns;
,or call the e-help Desk.

Call the Home Submission Processing Center for the following:

  • Transmission problems;
  • Reject codes;
  • Status of processing; and
  • If you need another Test ETIN while filing production;

NOTE: Transmitters are able to reset all types of Acknowledgement Files by choosing menu option 8 from the EMS Main Menu. Transmitters must enter either the GTX Key or ACK file Reference Name. If you have difficulty, you may contact the e-Help Desk.

1040 Live Production Drains

  • January 17, 2012 – April 22, 2012 – 3 drains daily (11am, 6pm & 2am local Home Submission Processing Center time)
  • The processing date will be the same for each drain time.
  • Note: There will be no processing on Federal Holidays after 4/22/2012

Home Submission Processing Center

EMS FEPS Site

Transmission Drain Time at EMS Site

e-Help Desk

1- 866-255-0654

ANSPC (EST)

Martinsburg

11am 6pm 2am ET

Andover

AUSPC (CST)

Martinsburg

12pm 7pm 3am ET

Austin

KCSPC (CST)

Memphis

11am 6pm 2am CT

Andover

FSPC (PST)

Memphis

1pm 8pm 4am CT

Austin

PSPC (EST)

Martinsburg

11am 6pm 2am ET

Austin

  • April 23, 2012 – October 19, 2012 - 1 drain daily (11am local Home Submission Processing Center time)

Home Submission Processing Center

EMS FEPS Site

Transmission Drain Time at EMS Site

e-Help Desk

1- 866-255-0654

ANSPC (EST)

Martinsburg

11am ET

Andover

AUSPC (CST)

Martinsburg

12pm ET

Austin

KCSPC (CST)

Memphis

11am CT

Andover

FSPC (PST)

Memphis

1pm CT

Austin

PSPC (EST)

Martinsburg

11am ET

Austin

ETD Live Production Drains (Forms 2350, 4868, 9465, 56, and Form Payment) Midnight Local Home Submission Processing Center time.

  • January 18, 2012 – March 30, 2012 – 1 drain MWF
  • March 31, 2012 – April 22, 2012 – 1 drain Daily
  • April 25, 2012 – October 19, 2012 – 1 drain MWF

Home Submission Processing Center

EMS FEPS Site

Transmission Drain Time at EMS Site

e-Help Desk

1- 866-255-0654

ANSPC (EST)

Martinsburg

Midnight ET

Andover

AUSPC (CST)

Martinsburg

1am ET

Austin

KCSPC (CST)

Memphis

Midnight CT

Andover

FSPC (PST)

Memphis

2am CT

Austin

PSPC (EST)

Martinsburg

Midnight ET

Austin



Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 02-Aug-2012