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E filing as. self prepared

robertwgittings
Level 2

We are trying to e file an Arizona 165 that we self prepared.  We keep getting an error becasue of a lack of EFIN.  Is there a work around?

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George4Tacks
Level 15

Unlike TurboTax, ProConnect requires an EFIN for any e-file return. You can print, but not e-file without an EFIN.


Here's wishing you many Happy Returns

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Menu Efile > Support Tools > Disable efile error.

Note: this is the LC procedure. So, I think there would be a similar procedure in PS.

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sjrcpa
Level 15

Arizona doesn't allow Self-Prepared for efile.

So I make myself the preparer.


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robertwgittings
Level 2

What do you do about the PTIN number?

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robertwgittings
Level 2

Tried it, still looking for a EFIN

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sjrcpa
Level 15

Used my PTIN.


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sjrcpa
Level 15

Set it up like any other return for which you are the Paid Preparer.

Do Not select Self Prepared.


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robertwgittings
Level 2

That is our problem.  We are not paid preparers.  We own the business and do the returns ourselves

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George4Tacks
Level 15

Unlike TurboTax, ProConnect requires an EFIN for any e-file return. You can print, but not e-file without an EFIN.


Here's wishing you many Happy Returns
robertwgittings
Level 2


Ok thanks for the help