[WSBAPT] IRS EIN system down tonight through Jan. 4

[Joshua McKarcher]

A couple of you emailed me separately when I sent this alert on Dec. 23. So now here is this fun update:



I just tried the IRS EIN Online Application page and it is still down, even though the yellow box still says it is down until 7 a.m. Eastern TODAY (which passed many hours ago, except perhaps in The IRS Universe). When I optimistically click on the "Apply Online Now" button, it still errors out.



Anyone happen to have any inside news on if/when this is coming back up?



Thanks, Josh



Joshua D. McKarcher

McKarcher Law PLLC

537 6th Street

Clarkston, WA 99403

(509) 758-3345

(509) 758-3314 (fax)

josh at mckarcherlaw.com<mailto:josh at mckarcherlaw.com>

www.mckarcherlaw.com<http://www.mckarcherlaw.com>

From: Joshua McKarcher
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 10:01 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: IRS EIN system down tonight through Jan. 4

FYI: I just logged on to get an EIN and discovered the IRS's online system for obtaining EINs will be down from 5 p.m. Eastern today 12/23 until 7 a.m. Eastern on Monday, 1/4 (meaning all of next week at year-end).

Just thought it kind to share, as this is not what I'd call "thoughtful" of the IRS to do at year-end. Best, Josh

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Joshua D. McKarcher
McKarcher Law PLLC
537 6th Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-3345
(509) 758-3314 (fax)
josh at mckarcherlaw.com<mailto:josh at mckarcherlaw.com>
www.mckarcherlaw.com<http://www.mckarcherlaw.com>

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