Here’s a summary of the IRS announcement:
AIR Production Environment Shutdown:
- Begins: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Affects: All transmissions, including corrections and replacements
- Purpose: Preparation for Filing Season 2025/Tax Year 2024
Do Not Access:
- Application to Application (A2A) channel
- User Interface (UI) channel
AIR Production Environment Start-up:
- Resumes: Friday, January 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
AIR Assurance Testing System (AATS):
- Remains available during Production Shutdown
- Exception: Routine maintenance every Sunday
Important:
- Monitor AIR Operational Status page for updates
- This affects Transmitters, Software Developers, and Issuers
1095-C / 1094-C Filers can Utilize our 1095 Mate software to print and e-File ACA forms with IRS AIR System.