IRS and Tax Filing Issues

neonfalcon99 said:Hi there

Can anyone tell me if I can view my total employment history through the official government portal?
The thing is, whenever I log into the portal using my credentials, everything just freezes on a blank white screen after I enter my password.

I tried yesterday and again today, but it simply won't connect.
Does anyone have any advice?

You definitely can see your service history. You can request an unofficial summary and pretty much all that stuff too.

As for that glitching on the government site, I'm not sure why it's acting up for you... maybe check if your computer is blocking something? Like pop-up blockers or something similar.

I’m running into a bit of a headache while trying to sign a form on the IRS website, and I keep getting this error message saying it can't find any valid digital certificates for signing...

It’s a strange one because my Gemalto security key works perfectly fine for everything else—I can log into my Chase online banking, access my Social Security info, and manage my digital invoices without a hitch. The key is definitely being recognized by the IRS portal itself, and it even prompts me for my PIN, which makes me think the connection is there. But the moment I actually try to submit or sign the specific form, it just hits a wall and claims there's nothing to sign with.

p.s. I've already reached out to technical support, but honestly, they seem just as stumped as I am and couldn't tell me what's going wrong...
Does anyone happen to have any ideas about what might be blocking the signature process?
Thanks so much for any help!!!

I could really use some advice here. I run a small shop that uses a digital fiscal system, and we’re planning to close up shop all of next week since everything is lining up with the upcoming holidays. Does anyone know if I need to officially notify the IRS about the closure? If so, what's the process and where do I go to file that notice? 🤦

Hi there!
I’m looking for a little bit of guidance here. My annual digital certificate subscription expires on November 15th every year. The IRS just sent over an invoice for the base amount $130 plus sales tax. Here’s the kicker: I’m currently in the middle of closing down my LLC through that streamlined process they introduced back in April 2019, which should wrap up by December 31st, 2019. Since the business will technically be considered closed at that point, even though I still need to file certain forms (like those for the Treasury or other filings), am I stepping into any legal gray areas if I keep my access to the e-filing portal active? I tried calling TaskRabbit for some clarity, but they couldn't really give me a straight answer. Does anyone have any advice or similar experiences? Thanks in advance!

Scott Wood5 said:I could really use some advice here. I run a small shop that uses a digital fiscal system, and we’re planning to close up shop all of next week since everything is lining up with the upcoming holidays. Does anyone know if I need to officially notify the IRS about the closure? If so, what's the process and where do I go to file that notice? 🤦

You definitely have to—you just file a temporary closure notice through the IRS online portal...

Hannah Harris6 said:Hi there!
I’m looking for a little bit of guidance here. My annual digital certificate subscription expires on November 15th every year. The IRS just sent over an invoice for the base amount $130 plus sales tax. Here’s the kicker: I’m currently in the middle of closing down my LLC through that streamlined process they introduced back in April 2019, which should wrap up by December 31st, 2019. Since the business will technically be considered closed at that point, even though I still need to file certain forms (like those for the Treasury or other filings), am I stepping into any legal gray areas if I keep my access to the e-filing portal active? I tried calling TaskRabbit for some clarity, but they couldn't really give me a straight answer. Does anyone have any advice or similar experiences? Thanks in advance!

On a related note—but also totally unrelated—
Do they send the invoice before or after the certificate actually expires? Since the certifications last for two years—I mean, when exactly does that bill show up?

Joseph Fisher2 said:On a related note—but also totally unrelated—
Do they send the invoice before or after the certificate actually expires? Since the certifications last for two years—I mean, when exactly does that bill show up?

It’s an annual thing, sent out the month after it expires.

If I might build upon that inquiry, I am wondering whether a new high-level digital ID with a chip (Level 4) could effectively serve as a replacement for both a physical USB token and a standard federal digital certificate for small businesses using a single Tax ID?
I have attempted to test it on a laptop equipped with a card reader, and everything appears to be functioning quite smoothly; however, I didn't have any actual tax forms on hand at that moment to truly verify the signature process or the final submission—not to mention my current federally issued certificate is still valid and paid for.
Up until now, I have simply been logging in through the standard government portal using a basic password (Level 2 access), which allows me to view my records on the IRS website, but nothing more.

Edward Stewart said:It’s an annual thing, sent out the month after it expires.

If I might build upon that inquiry, I am wondering whether a new high-level digital ID with a chip (Level 4) could effectively serve as a replacement for both a physical USB token and a standard federal digital certificate for small businesses using a single Tax ID?
I have attempted to test it on a laptop equipped with a card reader, and everything appears to be functioning quite smoothly; however, I didn't have any actual tax forms on hand at that moment to truly verify the signature process or the final submission—not to mention my current federally issued certificate is still valid and paid for.
Up until now, I have simply been logging in through the standard government portal using a basic password (Level 2 access), which allows me to view my records on the IRS website, but nothing more.

It works. Honestly, just stick to Google Chrome if you want it to be easy.
I tried using Firefox and Internet Explorer, but I couldn't get the signature to work for the life of me. 🙂

Then, out of nowhere, I pull up Chrome—a browser I barely even use—and it works perfectly without a single error...

You can test the signature function on any random PDF file...
If that works, you’re probably good to go with the IRS website. If it doesn't work there, it definitely won't work anywhere else 😉
because then you're clearly missing some driver or software component, and you're basically stuck...

Hey, I really need some help here!

So, as an individual taxpayer, I tried submitting my paperwork through the IRS online portal for reporting capital gains income. At first, it flagged the form as invalid. I fixed my stupid mistake, re-uploaded it, and now it says the status is "processed." This happened almost instantly right after the upload.
I’m tripping out over two things: since I uploaded it twice, will the system just ignore that first botched attempt and only count the most recent one as my official filing? (Honestly, it was such a brain fart)

And second, what does "processed" actually mean in this context? Does it mean I just pay the tax amount plus any surcharges and then I'm officially off the hook? Or...? It feels way too easy for it to be that simple... 🤔 (Also, when is the deadline to get that payment in?)

Is it actually possible through the IRS portal to reallocate VAT amounts directly into payroll contributions?

jadefox23 said:Is it actually possible through the IRS portal to reallocate VAT amounts directly into payroll contributions?

I’m wondering about this too. The agent at the local IRS office basically told me to just figure it out—implied that if other businesses have pulled it off, I should be able to as well. Typical bureaucracy, right? 🙄

Has anyone here actually navigated this successfully?

To lease some state-owned farmland, they’re demanding clean tax records—basically proof that I don't owe the IRS any back taxes or fees. I managed to handle that part by generating payment slips through the IRS website and getting them settled.
Now, all I need is an official certificate confirming I have zero outstanding debts. I’ve been scouring the IRS portal, but I can't find an option for that specific document. Either I'm missing something obvious, or I'm just blind. Will I actually have to drag myself down to a local IRS field office in person to get this done?

Thanks

stormyangler12 said:To lease some state-owned farmland, they’re demanding clean tax records—basically proof that I don't owe the IRS any back taxes or fees. I managed to handle that part by generating payment slips through the IRS website and getting them settled.
Now, all I need is an official certificate confirming I have zero outstanding debts. I’ve been scouring the IRS portal, but I can't find an option for that specific document. Either I'm missing something obvious, or I'm just blind. Will I actually have to drag myself down to a local IRS field office in person to get this done?

Thanks

You can pull an official certificate under the "Requests" section—just go to "file a request," select "Request for Tax Certification," and then you can pick the exact type of document you need.

Brenda Chase3 said:You can pull an official certificate under the "Requests" section—just go to "file a request," select "Request for Tax Certification," and then you can pick the exact type of document you need.

Thanks.

ps.
Looks like I’ll be making a trip to the IRS after all because of this little gem:
"Warning: You have logged into the application via a Level 2 ID system; to submit a request, a minimum Level 3 authorization is required."

Why don't you have any level 3 credentials available?

ironcyclist58 said:Why don't you have any level 3 credentials available?

I don't.

I attempted to use my Chase Mobile Token (Android app), but it’s failing—likely because I haven't activated Mobile Banking yet (I only use online banking).

What is the most painless way to secure Level 3 credentials?

Thanks

stormyangler12 said:I don't.

I attempted to use my Chase Mobile Token (Android app), but it’s failing—likely because I haven't activated Mobile Banking yet (I only use online banking).

What is the most painless way to secure Level 3 credentials?

Thanks

Just use e-commerce or your smart ID card.
You know, that new state ID with the chip that looks like a SIM card...

That counts as a Level 4 credential, which is the highest tier anyway. It's honestly the simplest route if you aren't in a massive rush.

Kevin Miller37 said:I’m wondering about this too. The agent at the local IRS office basically told me to just figure it out—implied that if other businesses have pulled it off, I should be able to as well. Typical bureaucracy, right? 🙄

Has anyone here actually navigated this successfully?

So? Any guidance or pointers?

Should I be including the 2.3. received loan amount in the PPPI report?

John Hall52 said:I’m running into a bit of a headache while trying to sign a form on the IRS website, and I keep getting this error message saying it can't find any valid digital certificates for signing...

It’s a strange one because my Gemalto security key works perfectly fine for everything else—I can log into my Chase online banking, access my Social Security info, and manage my digital invoices without a hitch. The key is definitely being recognized by the IRS portal itself, and it even prompts me for my PIN, which makes me think the connection is there. But the moment I actually try to submit or sign the specific form, it just hits a wall and claims there's nothing to sign with.

p.s. I've already reached out to technical support, but honestly, they seem just as stumped as I am and couldn't tell me what's going wrong...
Does anyone happen to have any ideas about what might be blocking the signature process?
Thanks so much for any help!!!

I'm dealing with the exact same headache, so I wanted to see if anyone else has been through this and managed to fix it?

Thanks