What happens after I submit an e-file request?

After you complete the e-file workflow, BoomTax prepares your request and sends it to the IRS or SSA, or schedules it for submission when e-filing opens. Submitting a request is the start of processing; it is not an acceptance notice.

Example E-File History screen showing a federal request with Processing status and five forms. — Example screenshot: Review each e-file request in E-File History. The filing details shown are example data.

Check your submission

Open Filings and check the filing's Status.
Open the filing and select E-File History.
Review each request's status, submission details, form count, and receipt ID when available.

BoomTax sends email updates as your filing is processed. You can also return to E-File History to review the latest information. Processing time varies.

What the statuses mean

E-file Scheduled: The request is waiting for e-filing to open.
Submitting: BoomTax is preparing the submission.
Submitted: The submission has been sent and is awaiting processing by the IRS or SSA.
Accepted: The agency accepted the submission without reported errors.
Accepted with Errors or Corrections Required: Review the affected forms and follow the correction steps.
Rejected: Review the errors and follow the instructions to fix and resubmit.

E-File History may show Processing while a request is awaiting a result. A filing can contain multiple requests. If you requested direct state filing, check the federal and state entries separately; a federal acceptance is not a state acceptance.

Can I edit while processing?

Your filing is locked while the current submission is being processed. See Why is my filing locked after I submit it? for when editing becomes available.

If the status or receipt is unclear, contact support with the filing name, tax year, form type, and the status shown in E-File History.