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e-file application summary and requirements

As part of the Security Summit partnership involving the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies, and the private-sector industry additional taxpayer and tax return preparer safeguards are in place. The Security Summit Partners initiatives enhance the authentication efforts of tax return preparers and transmitters using Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs).
For
1040
 filers, these guidelines require that all software providers retain a copy of each customer's e-file application summary, even if an e-file acceptance letter or a screenshot from irs.gov has already been submitted.
For
1041
,
1065
,
1120
, and
990
 filers, you can return a copy of customer's e-file application summary but it is not required.

Obtain your e-file application summary

A copy of your IRS e-file application summary is required before you can electronically file tax returns. You'll need to access your e-services account and provide a copy of the IRS e-file application summary.
This is a summary of the application submitted and approved by the IRS for your EFIN number and allows Thomson Reuters to verify your eligibility to electronically file returns.
You won't be able to electronically file returns in the system until we verify your EFIN. This means that if you aren't a member of a firm who can participate in the IRS e-Services program, you won’t be able to electronically file returns using Thomson Reuters software.
  • If you're uncertain if you have created an e-services portal, or if you need assistance with sign in errors, verifying sign in credentials, or accessing your IRS e-services portal contact the IRS e-Help desk at
    866-255-0654
    .
  • Access to the e-file application summary will only be available using the sign in credentials for the individual who applied for and received the EFIN from the IRS. For assistance with sign in errors, verifying sign in credentials, or accessing your IRS e-services portal contact the IRS e-Help desk at
    866-255-0654
    .

Submit your e-file application summary

Send your e-file application summary to GSTEFINCertificate@TR.com. Please include your 4-character account number in the subject field.

This article applies to:

  • Product: GoSystem Tax RS
  • Return type: 1040 Individual
  • Subject: e-file
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