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Troubleshooting Lacerte diagnostic ref. 2040650 - Form 114 firm's tax ID number is required for e-file
by Intuit• Updated 9 months ago
The following e-file diagnostic is generating:
- e-file: Form 114: Firm's tax ID number is required for e-file purposes. Please verify the firm's TIN from the firm information settings or from the alternate paid preparer information input. (ref. #2040650)
There are two possible solutions to this diagnostic:
- Entering the EIN (TIN)
- Entering to SSN for clients that are self-employed
Follow these steps to enter the EIN (TIN) in the program:
- From the Settings menu, select Options.
- Select the Firm Info tab.
- Enter the Federal I.D. Number.
Follow these steps to enter the SSN for a self-employed taxpayer:
- From the Settings menu, select Options.
- Select the Preparers tab.
- Double-click on the Preparer.
- Check the box labeled Self-Employed (if not already selected).
- Click on the Firm Info tab.
- Enter the taxpayer’s SSN in the Federal I.D. Number field.
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