IRS informs IDES users of multifactor authentication and system operations

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FATCA News & Information February 5, 2025
Useful Links: IRS.gov FATCA Home News Essentials Key FATCA Provisions News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts e-News Subscriptions IRS Resources Contact My Local Office Filing Options Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions News Taxpayer Advocate Where to File	Issue Number:  2025-05 Inside This Issue Multifactor authentication implemented for IDES IDES notifications and system operations Information on new and existing Digital Certificates How to request an extension to file FATCA Report 1.  Multifactor authentication implemented for IDES As a result of the implementation of multifactor authentication on December 13, 2024, IDES users must sign in with a unique authentication code. Users will receive a unique authentication code, sent to their associated IDES account email, each time they attempt to sign into their IDES account with their username and password. The user must enter this authentication code when prompted to obtain access to IDES. This sign in method provides an additional layer of security for IDES users. If you are having problems signing in to your IDES account, please contact the IDES Help Desk. Back to top 2.  IDES notifications and system operations The IDES team continues to monitor system operations and the timely and accurate delivery of filing notifications to IDES users. We will notify you of any system outages or undeliverable notifications. However, if you are experiencing any IDES system issues, delayed or missed notifications, please notify the IDES Help Desk. Back to top 3.  Information on new and existing digital certificates IDES will not accept new Entrust digital certificates after March 1, 2025. Existing Entrust digital certificates will continue to be valid until the certificate's expiration. If you need to select a new digital certificate, please select from IRS approved certificate authorities. Back to top 4.  How to request an extension to file FATCA Report Use Form 8809-I, Application for Extension of Time to File FATCA Form 8966, to request an extension for FATCA Report filing. In general, Form 8809-I must be mailed before March 31, 2025, the due date for Form 8966. Review forms and instructions for Form 8809-I and Form 8966.  This process replaces the interim process from 2024 when extension requests were submitted through the IDES Help Desk. Back to top Thank you for subscribing to FATCA News & Information, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the FATCA News & Information mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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