FATCA IDES Testing Window

The FATCA International Data Exchange Service (IDES) will be open for testing from Monday, April 20 at 12:00 PM EDT to Friday, April 24 at 12:00 PM EDT to all financial institutions and tax administrations that have completed IDES enrollment by Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 5:00 PM EDT. In order to complete the enrollment process, you will need an IRS-issued GIIN or HCTA Entity ID, a username, and a valid digital certificate.  IDES does not accept wildcard certificates. Visit the FATCA IDES web page for a list of recommended certificates authorities. Enrolled users will receive an email with a link to the IDES test web application on Monday April 20, 2015.