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What are the different status updates for my filing/distribution/validation?

Staying informed about the status of your form filing is essential for a smooth and timely process. Whether you're filing with federal or state agencies, knowing the current status helps you manage your next steps. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the different status updates you may encounter during the filing process.

Federal Filing Status

Status	Description
Order Received	We’ve received your order, and your forms are being processed for submission to the IRS/SSA.
Scheduled On	Your forms are scheduled for transmission to the IRS/SSA on the scheduled date. You can make edits until that date.
Order Processing	Your forms are being processed for transmission to the respective agency. Once the forms are sent to the respective agency, the status will be "Sent To Agency".
On Hold	If there are validation errors, your forms will be placed on hold for a specified period. You can correct the errors before the deadline.
Sent to Agency	Your forms have been transmitted to the IRS/SSA. You’ll be notified once they are processed.
Accepted	The IRS/SSA has successfully accepted your forms. You can file corrections if needed.
Accepted with Errors	(Applies only to 1099 forms) The IRS has accepted your forms with errors. You need to file corrections. Learn More
Rejected	The IRS/SSA has rejected your forms due to errors. You can correct and retransmit them at no additional cost. Learn More

State Filing Status

Status	Description
Order Received	We’ve received your order, and your forms are being processed for submission to state agencies.
Scheduled On	Your forms are scheduled for transmission to state agencies on the scheduled date. You can make edits until that date.
On Hold	If validation errors occur, your forms will be placed on hold. You can fix the errors before the deadline.
Sent to Agency	Your forms have been transmitted to the state agency. You’ll be notified once processed.
Accepted	The state agency has accepted your forms. You can file corrections if needed.
Rejected	The state agency has rejected your forms due to errors. You can correct and retransmit them at no additional cost. In certain states, retransmission may be unavailable. Learn More

BanditShare (Online Access)

Status	Description
EMAIL STATUS
Order Received	We’ve received your order. A secure link to access the form copies will be sent to you within 4 hours.
In Progress	The online access email is in the process of being sent but hasn’t reached the recipient's inbox yet.
Email Sent	A secure link to access the form copy has been emailed to the recipient.
Bounced	The online access email has bounced.
Marked as Spam	The online access email has been flagged as spam.
CONSENT STATUS
Pending	The recipient has not yet provided consent to receive the form electronically.
Consented	The recipient has provided consent to receive the form electronically.
Revoked	The recipient has revoked their consent.
VIEW/DOWNLOAD STATUS
Yet to View	The recipient is yet to view the form.
Viewed/Downloaded PDF	The recipient has viewed or downloaded the form.

Postal Mailing Status

Status	Description
Order Received	We’ve received your order, and we are preparing the forms for delivery to our postal partner.
On Hold	If there are USPS validation errors, your forms will be placed on hold. You can correct the errors before the deadline. Otherwise, your forms will be delivered to the originally reported address. You can choose to ignore the error if the original address is correct.
Mail Sent/Postal Sent	Your forms have been sent to our postal partner and will be delivered within 2-3 business days.

TIN Matching Status

Status	Description
In progress	This indicates a temporary delay in processing by the IRS. It will be resolved automatically before your form is transmitted.
Success	Your recipient’s name and TIN match the IRS records.
Failed	Your recipient’s name and TIN do not match the IRS records.

USPS Validation Status

Status	Description
In progress	Your recipient’s address is currently being validated. It will be completed within 1-2 business days.
Success	Your recipient’s address matches USPS records.
Failed	Your recipient’s address does not match USPS records.

Form Validation Status

Status	Description
In progress	Your forms are currently being validated. This will be completed within 1-2 business days.
Success	The data on your forms aligns with IRS Business Rules, and no errors were found.
Failed	Your data contains errors based on IRS Business Rules.

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