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Can I eFile with only a PTIN

DColeinCHI
Level 1

Hello All.  This is my first year doing tax returns on the side.  I want to efile only about 5 tax returns in all.  I do have a PTIN.  I input my first client's return but have the red diagnostic for EFIN.  Customer support told me I should be able to efile.  If not, how long does it take to get an EFIN?

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IRonMaN
Level 15

Customer support evidently is a bit on the confused side -------- as usual.  In order to e-file you do need an EFIN.  Right now you are probably looking at not making the April 15th deadline if you want to e-file.  Since you are preparing under 10 returns you can still paper file ----------------- if your 5 clients are willing to do that.


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