USA IRS Attn: Software Developers, Return Transmitters and Authorized IRS e-file Providers/EROs

By | May 3, 2017
(Last Updated On: May 3, 2017)

Update: We currently are working to improve e-Services applications and security for e-Services.

This summer – the tentative date is June 18 – the e-Services’ platform will move to a more modern technology. One result will be an improved look and feel of applications, including the e-File application.  Use of e-Service products will not be affected.  There are no changes to the log-on process.

State users only will experience some minor functionality issues from June through October. State users will be unable to submit new or update existing state e-file coordinator applications or file new or update existing TDS applications during this time. Generally, this time of year is a low activity period with few e-file coordinator or TDS application changes being made by the states. However, states should plan accordingly and make any changes prior to mid-June.

Unrelated to this upgrade is another item of interest, which is Secure Access authentication. Secure Access is a two-factor authentication process. This is the identity authentication process we discussed last year.

We recognize the need to strengthen the authentication process for e-Services. We are exploring what possible options, within our resources, are available to address feedback we heard last year. We will share information as it becomes available.

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About CA Satbir Singh

Chartered Accountant having 12+ years of Experience in Taxation , Finance and GST related matters and can be reached at Email : Taxheal@gmail.com

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