IRS Not Updating EIN with Business Name After Switching from LLC to S Corp

Hi everyone,

I'm in a bit of a bind and could really use some advice.

I started my company in 2020 as a sole proprietor/LLC. For the 2023 tax return submission, my accountant filed IRS Form 2553 to switch my business from an LLC to an S corporation. The IRS accepted both the tax return and the Form 2553.

However, the IRS hasn't updated my EIN to reflect the new company name; it's still showing my personal name as the business name. This is causing issues because I can't pay my federal taxes (Forms 941/943/944) via EFTPS without the correct company name associated with my EIN.

I've already sent two mail requests to the IRS to update the business name—the last one was about 2-3 months ago—but I haven't received any response. When I called the IRS a couple of weeks ago, the representative told me they hadn't reviewed my mail yet and suggested I get a new EIN.

But according to the IRS website, specifically the "Do You Need a New EIN?" page, I don't need a new EIN for changing from an LLC to an S corp:

• You will not be required to obtain a new EIN if any of the following statements are true:
  • "An LLC that already has an EIN chooses to be taxed as a corporation or as an S corporation."

So, I'm stuck. I need to pay my federal taxes, but I can't do so through EFTPS without the correct company name on my EIN. I'm hesitant to get a new EIN since it seems unnecessary and could complicate things further.

Has anyone else dealt with this issue? Should I go ahead and apply for a new EIN despite what the IRS guidelines say? Or is there another way to expedite the name change process with the IRS?

Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated!