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I'm a sole proprietor and use my SSN as my employer ID number. I want to file my own return (MFJ). I marked the return as Self-prepared in Section V of the info worksheet. How do I fix this error: Paid Preparer Information: Employer ID number is invalid for Electronic filing. Employer identification number cannot be the same as the spouse's social security number. You must enter a valid Employer Identification Number.
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So in your ERO information, under Employer ID# (EIN), you entered your SSN? If you are an Employer, you need an EIN.
Can you leave that box empty, since you dont have an EIN?
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Interesting...I don't have any employees, so don't need a separate EIN. I deleted it and the error went away.
Simple solution. Thanks, Lisa.
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Consider getting an EIN. Do you really want your SSN on all of your client's tax returns?
The more I know the more I don’t know.
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Where did you delete it. I tried but the error does not go away. I also put, non paid preparer etc etc.
Thank you