How to Apply for your EFIN for Tax Preparers

Get your EFIN or Electronic Filing Identification Number and start your tax preparation business.

In 2012, the IRS made EFIN as a requirement for tax preparers who prepares and files 11 or more tax forms during a calendar year. Getting an EFIN would enable you to efficiently file tax returns for your clients with lesser processing time. Overall, the e-file system increases your productivity and improves your client service.

Did You Know?
You need your EFIN before you can purchase your professional tax software.

In this video, you’ll know everything you need to know about EFIN. You’ll learn what it is, why it’s important to your business, and how to apply. Take the first steps in getting your professional tax software.

Understand how to get an EFIN so you can start your tax career now!

References:

Get your EFIN for your Tax Preparation Business

How to Get Your PTIN for Tax Preparers

IRS References

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[lialex]

if i already created an account when i applied for my ptin do I use the same account to apply for the efin thanks

[AbhinavGulechha]

If I am not a citizen of US and live outside US can I apply for EFIN

[cturner]

I put sole proprietor on my EFIN application because it’s only going to be me filing taxes. Was I supposed to put LLC? And do I select Principal or primary contact on the application?

[InstantInsightNewsHub]

Do I need to form an LLC first to complete the EFIN or I can use my name and file as an individual.

[advanceknowledge]

Hi, thank you so much for this video. If the application is rejected can we reapply, please?

[bkpjoshi]

I already have EFIN. Whether my (Single Member viz. myself) needs a separate EFIN? ULTIMATE Tax, please Reply. Thanks.

[eztaxservicesllc]

Do you have a video on how to do the application like im a home business but on the application do i put that address or my virtual address

[deannawilson]

Do i need to have an LLC already established to file for the EFIN? Im looking to file my LLC on the 1st of January but want to apply for the EFIN now.

[ArgGalleria]

Getting EFIN, do you need to be a US citizen or permanent resident while living in the USA? I am a legal resident in the US and authorized to work, please replay

[guadalupecampos]

Can I get approved for an EFIN if I’ve never filed taxes?

[lapulgavargas]

Where can I buy a software to do taxes

[dirttydianna]

I have my PTIN and applied for my EFILE in April 2021 and has not received anything in the mail. I called the IRS in dec 2021 and its like that can't tell me anything. I don't owe and I don't have a criminal background anyway, they submitted an expedited ticket and said I should here something mid jan 2022 well its feb 2022. on the website it says that it should not be no more than 45 days for a response. Can I be a sole proprietor and work from home for now and apply for efile number? or should I change it to LLC?

[NoNonsenseNan]

When I applied for EFIN it asked me about my website and things like External Vulnerability test...I have no clue how to answer these questions. My website will not be used to transmit client info. I use 3rd party apps for that? Do I just answer NO to all those questions??

[janeilrobinson]

I need help filing my paper work for a efin

[theanimeaccountant]

So say you are a paid tax preparer with a PTIN, but not EFIN. And you electronically file clients tax returns through TurboTax or Tax slayer, what trouble can you get into?

[zoemotivation]

do u need an ein in order to apply for efin?

[raiiik]

How can I get the fingerprints card if they don't answer the phone?

[shasuvathanan]

Hi I am from India, How to become an IRS-authorized e-file provider

[romainecrawford]

do I need a business to have an PTIN? why is a business address required to apply for my PTIN?

[LuisFernando-kwyz]

I owe back taxes. Will that affect my application?