Tax Law and News Is it Time to Verify Your E-file Application Information? Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Written by Scott Cytron Modified May 27, 2020 1 min read As you are transitioning into the next filing season, remember to take time to review your e-file application information through e-services. Your e-file application information should be updated within 30 days of any changes, such as individuals involved, addresses or telephone numbers. Failure to do so may result in the inactivation of your Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN). Any time you make changes to your EFIN application or activate a new EFIN number, please provide an updated application summary page to Intuit® to verify and protect your EFIN. Check the approval status of your EFIN with Intuit ProConnect™. Your application should only include individuals as principals who are authorized to act for the entity in legal and/or tax matters. For example: Sole proprietor is the principal Partnership should list each partner who has 5 percent or more interest in the partnership Corporation should list the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer Your application should also include a Responsible Official. A Responsible Official is an individual with authority over the Provider’s IRS e-file operation at a location, is the first point of contact with the IRS and has authority to sign revised IRS e-file applications. The Responsible Official may oversee IRS e-file operations at one or more offices, but must be able to fulfill identified responsibilities for each of the offices. If one individual cannot fulfill these responsibilities, add Responsible Officials to the e-file application. Note: Only individuals involved in the operation of the business can be on the e-file application. For more information, see Publication 3112. Previous Post Affordable Care Act Update: New Information About Form 1095-B &… Next Post IRS Updates Per Diem Rates for Lodging and Meals Written by Scott Cytron Scott H. Cytron, ABC, is editor of the Intuit® Tax Pro Center. He brings more than 35 years' experience in accounting and financial services to the profession. An accredited consultant, Scott works with companies, organizations and individuals in professional services (medical, legal, accounting, engineering), high-tech and B2B/B2C product/service sales. Follow Scott on Twitter @scytron. More from Scott Cytron Comments are closed. Browse Related Articles Tax Law and News Action Required! Make Sure Your IRS EFIN Application is Current Intuit® Accountants News Top 5 ProConnect™ Tax Online Questions Tax Law and News Are your tax return preparer credentials in order? Tax Law and News Despite Partial Government Shutdown, IRS Announces E-File to Open on Jan. 28 Tax Law and News Tax pros can apply to be an IRS authorized e-file provider in a few simple steps Intuit® Accountants News Boost your efficiency with Intuit® Lacerte® Tax for tax year 2021 Tax Law and News Your IRS To-Do List to Get Ready for 2020 Practice Management Security Enhancements/Tips to Protect You and Your Clients This Tax Season Tax Law and News Regulatory Bodies Continue Protecting Taxpayer From Identity Theft Practice Management Above the Forms: Safeguarding Tax Professionals and Their Clients in 2016