QuickAlerts - Modernized e-File system issues in Assurance Testing System

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December 27, 2011

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Subject: Modernized e-File Assurance Testing System (ATS) Status

The ATS system is in the process of deploying a system upgrade that is taking longer than expected. The estimated time of when the system will be up is 3:00 pm Eastern this afternoon (12/29/11) . Please continue to monitor the status page for any updates.

Important URL Changes: Please temporarily use the following la.alt URL for ATS testing until January 8th 2012. Please plan to switch back to using the la URL after noon, Eastern on January 8th.

https://la.alt.www4.irs.gov/a2a/mef/<Service>

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this unexpected downtime.

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