What Is QuickAlerts?
QuickAlerts is a free online service that disseminates mass e-file messages, within seconds, to all "subscribers". These messages will keep you up to date on events that impact e-file Transmitters, Software Developers and Authorized IRS e-file Providers.
Why Should You Subscribe?
This is a "free service" with options and convenience rolled into one single package. What could be easier than a "one-time subscription" to receive valuable and important e-file information, continuously, until you unsubscribe?
What Are the Benefits?
There are three categories that provide all around e-file information which is certain to enhance your filing season. These categories are found on the Subscription Screen.
- Alerts – Processing delays, programming and telephone router problems, changes to any filing season procedure, PATS testing changes.
- General Notifications – Seminars, Conferences, e-file publication changes.
- General IRS e-file Service Center Messages – IRS e-file program updates, general information, service center maintenance schedules, IRS e-file Help Desk phone numbers and more.
Choose the categories that suit your needs then sit back, relax and let the filing season news come to you through the convenience of email. Never miss another important event. Be informed of what you need to know, when you need to know it.
Another benefit is the QuickAlerts Library. The library stores previously posted messages. If you've missed any of the filing season messages, click on the following link to see older and previously posted Quickalerts: QuickAlerts Library
How to Subscribe
It's simple. Select this Subscription page link and "Subscribe Now" on the following page. Enter your email address and follow the prompts until you are able to select the "QuickAlerts" subscription. You may then select the type of alerts you want to receive. If you are ready an e-News subscriber, just access your e-News Subscription account, select "QuickAlerts" and select the alerts you want to receive. It's that simple!
Updating or Canceling Subscriptions
At the bottom of each QuickAlerts email you receive, there is a Subscriber Preference Page link. Selecting this link will allow you to update your subscription information, modify the QuickAlerts you receive or cancel your subscription.
Problems or Questions
If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact support@govdelivery.com. If you have another issue you wish to bring to our attention, you may send us an email at QuickAlerts@irs.gov.
Please note that during the filing season, the QuickAlerts mailbox receives "volumes of email." Responses may be delayed during this timeframe. We truly apologize in advance for any inconvenience this might cause you and will work expeditiously to respond as quickly as possible.
