The return shows sent to EFC in SureFire but was not received by the EFC.
🔍 The return shows sent to EFC in SureFire but was not received by the EFC.
If a return appears to be stuck in Transmitted status and does not show up in the Return Status tool, follow the steps below.
⚠️ Before You Begin
You will need to access the SureFire transmit folder on the drive where SureFire is installed.
📊 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Browse to the transmit folder
Use this when you need to locate the transmitted e-file(s) that may be stuck.
Browse to ?:\UTSxx\TRANSMIT.
- ? is the drive where SureFire is installed.
- xx is the year of SureFire that you are using.
Step 2: Identify the affected files
Use this when you need to find the specific return files that must be re-transmitted.
Locate files with EA or EI in the name followed by the TIN of the return that needs to be re-transmitted.
Step 3: Create an OLD folder
Use this when you need to move the affected files out of the transmit location before re-creating the e-file.
Create a new folder named OLD.
Right-click on any blank space in the window.
Click New Folder.
Right-click on the new folder, and select Rename.
Rename it to OLD.
Step 4: Move the affected files
Use this when you need to prevent the stuck files from being used again.
Move affected EA and EI files to the OLD folder.
Step 5: Open the return in SureFire
Use this when you need to re-generate the e-file for the return.
Open the return in SureFire.
Step 6: Run Diagnostics and re-create the e-file
Use this when you need to ensure the return is valid and the e-file is rebuilt correctly.
Run Diagnostics and re-create the e-file.
Step 7: Send the re-created e-file
Use this when you need to re-transmit the return to EFC.
Send the re-created e-file.
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