What Is the E-File Requirement for Tax Return Preparers?
Someone has already e-filed a return with the same taxpayer number (Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number). This most often occurs because a taxpayer or spouse has already e-filed a return for the current year. This can also occur when the taxpayer or spouse has been the victim of identity theft.
Can a paper tax return be rejected by the IRS?
When you mail a paper copy of your tax return, the IRS reject codes aren’t applicable. And although the IRS won’t technically reject your return because of some missing or incorrect information, the return won’t be considered as filed until it’s corrected.
What to do if your efile was rejected?
@All1208 Yes, if you Efiled and your return was Rejected, you need to ‘Fix your Return ‘ and Efile again. Click this link for more info on How to Find Last Year’s AGI.
Do you have to be a specified tax return preparer?
Yes, you meet the definition of a specified tax return preparer and are subject to the e-file requirement because you expect to file 11 or more returns. Your PTIN would be on all of these returns. 11.
