The IRS announced it has extended the acceptance of digital signatures indefinitely “until more robust technical solutions are deployed.” In addition, the use of encrypted email when working directly with IRS personnel has been extended until Oct. 31, 2025. The IRS originally allowed taxpayers and CPAs to use digital signatures and encrypted email during the pandemic. Doug O’Donnell, IRS Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement, said the agency continues to “review our processes to identify areas where we can leverage technology to reduce burden on the tax community while maintaining critical security and protections against identity theft and fraud.” (IR-2023-199). Contact the Cg Team with questions. © 2023