E-File Blackout Periods
The IRS has announced when its e-file system will be offline during July and August. Unlike most system maintenance periods, which occur mainly over weekends, the first of these upcoming blackout periods will include multiple weekdays.
The first blackout period will be from 12:01 AM Eastern Time on Thursday July 18, 2019 through 12 PM Eastern Time on Monday July 22, 2019.
The second blackout period will be from 12:01 AM Eastern Time on Saturday August 3, 2019 through 12 PM Eastern Time on Monday, August 5, 2019.
During these times, practitioners will not be able to e-file returns. Practitioners should plan accordingly.