Understanding the 'Accepted' Status in Adams Tax Forms
Overview of Statuses in Adams Tax Forms
Adams Tax Forms uses various statuses to indicate the stages of Mail Delivery and Federal Filing processes. Key statuses include:
Submitted: Indicates your forms have been sent to the mail vendor for processing but have not yet been marked as received by the facility.
Processing: Signifies that your forms are being prepared for mailing to recipients. No user actions are required at this stage. Once the forms are received at the mail facility, the status transitions to Accepted.
Rejected (Federal Filing): The IRS did not accept your forms. Users must review the rejection reason, correct any errors, and resubmit the eFile.
Accepted: Appears under both Mail Delivery and Federal Filing statuses and indicates that no additional action is required at this stage. More details are outlined below.
What Does 'Accepted' Status Mean for Mail Delivery?
When the Mail Delivery status changes to Accepted, it means your 1099 forms have entered the print-and-mail pipeline. Specifically, this involves the following processes:
The forms have been received by the mail delivery facility.
The forms are scheduled for printing, packaging, and mailing.
Your mail pieces will be postmarked according to the submission date, assuming the submission was made before the filing deadline.
Timelines for Delivery:
Once mailed, USPS First-Class delivery typically takes 1–5 business days but may extend up to 10 days during peak periods.
What Does 'Accepted' Status Mean for Federal Filing?
For Federal Filing, the Accepted status confirms that:
The IRS has successfully received and accepted your submission.
No further federal filing action is required for the accepted forms.
When Should You Act?
No Action Required: Once the status is Accepted for both Mail Delivery and Federal Filing, you do not need to take any additional steps.
In Cases of Rejection: If a Federal Filing shows Rejected, review the reason for rejection, correct the errors, and resubmit the forms. Consult the platform's rejection details section for guidance.
Monitoring Your Status
You can track updates about your Mail Delivery or Federal Filing process directly from the Forms page within the Adams Tax Forms platform.