Having trouble accessing EFTPS website for weekly payroll taxes...any solutions?

This is actually a pretty common issue with EFTPS right now. The system has been experiencing intermittent problems since they updated their security protocols last month. A few things you can try: 1. Try accessing the site during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening). The EFTPS system tends to have fewer issues when there's less traffic. 2. If you have a saved password in your browser, delete it and enter it manually. Sometimes the saved credentials cause conflicts with their authentication system. 3. Try using the direct enrollment method instead of login.gov - it's less convenient but more reliable when the main system is having issues. If you're really in a time crunch, you can call the EFTPS Business Payment Support line at 800-555-4477. Wait times are usually long, but they can process your payment over the phone if needed. Just have your EIN and PIN ready.

After dealing with frustrating EFTPS login issues for almost a month, I finally found a solution that worked for me. I was using login.gov like you and kept getting error screens or timeouts. I discovered this service called taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) that helped analyze my specific access issue and provided personalized troubleshooting steps. What I liked was that they could look at the specific error codes I was getting (even the ones that weren't displaying properly on screen) and identified that my browser's security settings were conflicting with EFTPS's new security certificates. They gave me exact settings to adjust that fixed my access problems immediately. Plus they provided documentation I could keep for my records in case I ran into similar issues again.

Just wanted to follow up - I tried taxr.ai for my IRS website access issues and it actually worked! Turns out I had a browser extension that was blocking some scripts from running on government sites (which I installed ages ago and completely forgot about). The service identified exactly which extension was causing the problem and showed me how to configure it properly. What really impressed me was how fast they identified the issue. I was expecting some generic advice but they pinpointed the exact cause within minutes. I was able to make my tax payment on time instead of dealing with the IRS phone system, which would have taken forever. Definitely bookmarking this for future reference!

If you're still struggling with EFTPS and need to make your payment ASAP, you might want to try Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I discovered them when I was desperate to reach someone at the IRS about a similar EFTPS login issue that was preventing me from making my quarterly payments. What they do is basically hold your place in the IRS phone queue and call you back when an agent is about to answer. I was skeptical at first, but you can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c. I ended up getting connected to an IRS agent in about 45 minutes instead of spending hours on hold. The agent was able to take my payment over the phone and then helped me troubleshoot my login issues.

I have to eat my words about Claimyr. After my skeptical comment, I was still desperate to reach the IRS about my own EFTPS issue and decided to try it anyway. I'm shocked to say it actually worked exactly as advertised. I spent THREE DAYS trying to get through on my own - each time waiting 1+ hours before giving up. With Claimyr, I got a call back in about 35 minutes connecting me to an actual IRS representative. The agent helped me reset my EFTPS enrollment and process my payment over the phone. Just wanted to update since I was so publicly doubtful. Sometimes solutions that sound too good to be true actually do work!

Another workaround for EFTPS issues - if you use accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero, most of them have direct EFTPS payment integration that sometimes works even when the website is having problems. I've been using the QuickBooks payroll tax feature for the past year and haven't had to log into EFTPS directly at all. The software handles the authentication part differently.

Has anyone tried calling the dedicated EFTPS technical support line instead of the general IRS number? I had a similar issue last month and discovered they have a separate tech support team specifically for EFTPS access problems: 800-982-3874. They're available weekdays 7am-8pm Eastern. When I called, the wait was only about 10 minutes (way better than the regular IRS line). The tech was able to see that my account had been flagged for suspicious activity because I'd been traveling and accessing from different IP addresses. They cleared the flag and restored my access immediately.

I'm dealing with a very similar EFTPS login issue right now! Thank you so much for posting this - I was starting to think I was the only one having problems. I've been trying to access my account for three days now and getting the same error screen after the login.gov authentication. I'm definitely going to try the EFTPS technical support line that Noland mentioned (800-982-3874) first since that seems like the most direct solution. If that doesn't work, I'll try the off-peak hours suggestion from Paloma. One thing I wanted to add - I noticed my issue started right after I updated my browser to the latest version of Chrome. Has anyone else noticed their EFTPS problems coinciding with a browser update? I'm wondering if there's a compatibility issue with the newer browser versions and their updated security protocols. Really appreciate everyone sharing their solutions here. It's such a relief to know there are actual workarounds instead of just being stuck!

I had the exact same issue with EFTPS after a Chrome update! The problem was that the new version of Chrome enabled some stricter security settings by default that conflict with EFTPS's authentication system. Here's what fixed it for me: 1. Go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings 2. Find "Additional permissions" and click on "Insecure content" 3. Add login.gov and eftps.gov to the "Allowed to show insecure content" list 4. Also check your Chrome flags by typing chrome://flags in the address bar and make sure "Treat risky downloads over insecure connections as active mixed content" is set to "Disabled" After making these changes, clear your browser cache completely and try logging in again. This worked for me immediately after struggling for almost a week. If you're still having issues, the EFTPS tech support line (800-982-3874) that others mentioned is definitely your best bet. They're much more knowledgeable about these browser compatibility issues than the general IRS support line.

I've been following this thread closely because I'm dealing with the exact same EFTPS login issues! After trying several of the suggestions mentioned here, I wanted to share what finally worked for me. First, I tried the Chrome settings adjustments that Javier mentioned - adjusting the insecure content settings and Chrome flags. This helped partially, but I was still getting intermittent errors. What ultimately solved it was calling the EFTPS technical support line at 800-982-3874. The tech support person was incredibly helpful and identified that my issue was actually a combination of two problems: my account had been flagged for "unusual login patterns" (similar to what Noland experienced), AND there was a browser compatibility issue with the latest Chrome update. The tech walked me through clearing the account flag and also provided some additional browser settings that weren't mentioned in the online troubleshooting guides. The whole call took about 20 minutes, with only a 12-minute wait time. For anyone still struggling with this, I'd recommend calling that dedicated EFTPS tech line first before trying the general IRS number. They're specifically trained on these technical issues and seem to have much better tools for diagnosing what's actually causing the login problems. Thanks to everyone who shared their solutions - it's amazing how much more effective community troubleshooting can be than official support documentation!

I've been monitoring this thread because I was having similar EFTPS access issues, and I wanted to share an additional solution that worked for me after trying several of the suggestions here. Like many others, I was getting the error screen after login.gov authentication. I tried the Chrome settings adjustments and called the EFTPS technical support line at 800-982-3874 (which was incredibly helpful - only a 15-minute wait and they cleared an account flag I didn't know existed). However, I was still having intermittent issues even after the tech support call. What finally gave me consistent access was switching to Firefox with specific security settings. Apparently, some of the newer Chrome security features are still conflicting with EFTPS even after adjusting the flags. In Firefox, I had to: 1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security 2. Set "Enhanced Tracking Protection" to "Standard" (not Strict) 3. Under "Cookies and Site Data," add exceptions for both eftps.gov and login.gov 4. Make sure "HTTPS-Only Mode" is disabled for government sites I've been able to access EFTPS consistently for the past two weeks using Firefox with these settings. It's not ideal having to use a different browser just for tax payments, but it's better than dealing with authentication errors when you have deadlines. For anyone still struggling, I'd recommend trying Firefox as a backup option after calling the EFTPS tech support line. Having multiple working solutions gives you options if one method stops working.

I've been dealing with EFTPS login issues for the past few weeks and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I tried several of the solutions mentioned here and wanted to share what worked best for me. First, I called the EFTPS technical support line at 800-982-3874 (thanks Noland for sharing that number!). The wait was only about 18 minutes, which was amazing compared to the regular IRS line. The tech found that my account had been flagged for "multiple failed login attempts" even though I thought I was entering my credentials correctly. After they cleared the flag, I still had some browser issues. The Chrome settings adjustments that Javier posted helped, but I was getting inconsistent results. Following Paolo's suggestion, I switched to Firefox with the modified security settings and now I have completely reliable access. What I really appreciate about this thread is how everyone followed up with their results. It's so much more helpful than just getting initial suggestions without knowing if they actually work. The combination of calling EFTPS tech support AND using Firefox as a backup browser has given me confidence that I won't miss future payment deadlines due to technical issues. For anyone new to this problem, I'd recommend starting with the EFTPS tech support call first to rule out account-level issues, then trying the Firefox workaround if you're still having browser compatibility problems.

Welcome to the community, StarSailor! Your action plan sounds perfect - starting with the EFTPS technical support line and having Firefox as a backup is exactly what I'd recommend based on all the success stories shared here. One additional tip I'd like to add for newcomers dealing with EFTPS issues: if you do end up calling the tech support line, have your EIN and EFTPS PIN ready before you dial. The techs can resolve most account-level issues (like the flagging problems several people mentioned) much faster when they can immediately verify your identity and pull up your account details. Also, when you set up Firefox with Paolo's security settings, I'd suggest testing your login a few times over the course of a day to make sure it's consistently working before your actual payment deadline. That way you'll know for certain that your backup solution is reliable. It's great seeing how this community has developed such a comprehensive troubleshooting guide through everyone's shared experiences. These kinds of technical issues with government sites are so frustrating when you're dealing with tax deadlines, but having multiple proven solutions makes it much less stressful!

As someone who's been dealing with EFTPS access issues on and off for the past year, I wanted to add another potential solution that hasn't been mentioned yet. Sometimes the problem isn't with your browser settings or account flags, but with your local network configuration. I discovered this when I was having login issues at my office but could access EFTPS perfectly fine from my home computer. It turned out our office firewall was blocking certain SSL certificates that EFTPS requires for the login.gov integration. Our IT person had to whitelist specific government certificate authorities in our firewall settings. If you're accessing EFTPS from a business network (especially if you have robust security software or firewalls), you might want to try logging in from a different network - like your phone's hotspot or a home internet connection - to see if that resolves the issue. If it works from a different network, then you know it's a firewall/network configuration problem rather than a browser or account issue. This could be particularly helpful for people who have tried all the browser fixes and called tech support but are still having problems. Sometimes the issue is at a completely different layer of the technology stack than what most troubleshooting guides address.