EA renewal problem

[Patti in Upstate NY]

I renewed on 2/17/2025 and received my new card last week.   

Today, I received a letter telling me my status is inactive because I failed to renew

As I type, I've been on hold waiting to speak to someone for just over an hour.

Anyone else had a problem?  Part of me wants to hang up and ignore the letter but I don't want to lose my license.

[Lee B]

1 hour ago, Patti in Upstate NY said:

 

Today, I received a letter telling me my status is inactive because I failed to renew

 

Probably, because the renewal deadline was January 31st.

You will probably need to file Form 8854 to request reinstatement

[Patti in Upstate NY]

I've been enrolled since 1991.  My license expires 3/31 every cycle.  Historically, I've renewed anywhere from late January through mid March.  I looked back and it was almost always submitted in early March.   

So, this is on me?  Or maybe on them because I wasn't compliant on the dates?

The next 30 days will determine whether I continue doing taxes or not.   I was pretty sure I was done before this letter arrived but I'm weighing my options.