Hot Topic for E-file Providers Tax Scammers: Tax scammers work year-round; they don’t take the summer off. The IRS urges you to stay vigilant against calls and e-mails from scammers impersonating the IRS. This link provides several tips from the IRS to help you avoid being a victim. ERO Locator: When searching the Authorized IRS e-file Locator Services web page, enter a ZIP code to minimize your search. Use the arrow at the bottom right of the Search Button to advance to the next page. Become an Authorized E-file Provider The IRS E-file Application Process in three easy steps. e-Services Online e-services products are now available including the IRS Electronic e-file Application. E-services is a suite of web based products that allow tax professionals and payers to do business with the IRS electronically. Easy Steps to check your EFIN status PDF Checking the EFIN status of your application to make sure the volume of returns e-filed matches your records should be part of your regular routine. Publication 3112: Applying and Participating in IRS E-file PDF Publication 1345: Handbook for Authorized E-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns PDF Publication 4557: Safeguarding Taxpayer Data: A Guide for Your Business PDF (New) EFIN (Electronic Filing Identification Number) FAQs about EFINs including compromised EFINs. E-file Security, Privacy and Business Standards Mandate The IRS has mandated six (6) new security, privacy, and business standards to better serve taxpayers and protect their information collected, processed and stored by Online Providers of individual income tax returns. Compliance with these standards became mandatory January 1, 2010. E-file Providers Prohibited From Transmitting Returns Prior to Receiving Forms W-2, W-2G or 1099-R Authorized IRS e-file Providers are prohibited from submitting electronic returns to the IRS prior to the receipt of all Forms W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R from the taxpayer. ________________________________________________________________________ 7216 Information Center Electronic Filing Options for Business and Self-Employed Taxpayers Electronic filing is available for Employment Taxes, Information Returns, Corporations, Partnerships, Estates & Trusts as well as returns for Charities & Non-Profits. Approved IRS Modernized e-File (MeF) Business Providers Find an e-file solution for electronically filing your clients' business returns using the services of one of our providers or partners. e-file for Large Business and International (LB&I) Certain large and mid-size corporations are required to electronically file their Forms 1120 and 1120-S. Other corporations may do so voluntarily. This page provides e-file information for corporations that prepare and transmit their own electronic corporate income tax returns and those that use the services of third party tax professionals. QuickAlerts Never miss another important e-file message with QuickAlerts! Calling "ALL" EROs, Software Developers And Transmitters!! Did you know that the IRS has a messaging system that gives you e-file information and submission processing center processing delays within moments of when they occur? Reporting Agents Reporting Agents who have on file an accepted e-file application to participate in IRS e-file Program will automatically be permitted to use the Transcript Delivery System (TDS). Report Fraud and Abuse within the IRS e-file Program All Authorized IRS e-file Providers must be on the lookout for fraud and abuse in the IRS e-file Program. Subscription Services Subscription Services for Tax Professionals. e-File for Charities and Non-Profits IRS regulations require certain tax-exempt organizations to file annual returns electronically. E-help Desk for Tax Professionals Authorized IRS e-file Provider Locator Service For Tax Professionals Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Individuals and Businesses
