I have tried twice and get a big "no", the reasons given are not all technical in nature even though that is what the message says. One reason stated is that I might have applied during off hours (didn't), another says I may not qualify (might not???), and the third says they may actually be having difficulties. You cannot call anyone on this either.
Anyway, I have an LLC with just me and filled everything in that I could and correctly as far as I know. Have any of you had a similar difficulty in getting your Employee Identification Number from the IRS? My accountant said he'd do it for me, but I'm sure that'll be $50 or more.
Here is the copy of my "error":
EIN Assistant
Technical Difficulties
A technical problem has occurred as a result of one of the following:
You accessed the Online EIN Assistant outside the hours of operation. The hours of operation are posted here.
One of your entries does not meet the eligibility requirements to obtain an EIN. The application requirements are posted here.
The Online EIN Assistant is experiencing intermittent technical difficulties. If the technical difficulty continues, you may report the problem by clicking here.