Update on Change to Accessing E-Services

As a reminder, the IRS will be instituting changes to how e-services users will access their accounts. Originally the IRS said that all e-services users would need to re-register using the new Secure Access authentication process around October 24, 2016.

The IRS has announced that the IRS is delaying this requirement at this time.  The delay is to allow the IRS to discuss the proposed new Secure Access authentication process with key stakeholders and to ensure a smooth transition when they do implement the new process.

When a new date is set, the IRS will send out an announcement.

See the Important Update about Your e-Services Account page on the IRS website for more information on what the Secure Authentication Process is and for the official IRS announcement on this delay.

UPDATE to Dec 21 Post: IRS E-Services Portals Unavailable until Jan 6

As an update to our previous post from December 21, the IRS has announced that the e-Services’ Transcript Delivery System, Disclosure Authorization and Electronic Account Resolution systems will be unavailable for three additional business days - returning to operation on January 6, 2013.

During this time, you will be unable to request transcripts, submit a new Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization, or use Electronic Account Resolution. The IRS encourages users to hold their transactions until the system is once again operational.