EFIN

Forum|Forum|13 days ago
August 10, 2026
6 replies
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I have applied for EFIN with SSN and now Proconnect while entering the firm details ask for the Federal ID which is in the EIN format- But I have the SSN Not the EIN- how do i deal with this why there is need for EIN when i have applied for EFIN based in my SSN and also will there be any critical diagnostic if i keep federal id blank. However will there be any challege in e fiilng the tax return and FINCEN FBAR 114 Tax return is there any challlenge.

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George4Tacks

Level 15

Leave the FEIN blank. There will be no problem.

Answers are easy. Questions are hard!

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KBRAuthor

Level 2

Even on the Fincen FBAR filings how to do this and if i keep this blank will there not be any critical diagnostics while e filing the return.

George4Tacks

Level 15

You need to set up the PREPARER information and be sure to check the box as Self Employed. In this part you will need to show your SSN, which is not ideal. You will also need the PTIN, which is what will print on the return.

Answers are easy. Questions are hard!

sjrcpa

Level 15

EIN and EFIN are different. Personally, I would not put my SSN in the Preparer section of tax returns. I’d get an EIN.

The more I know the more I don’t know.

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KBRAuthor

Level 2

EFIN got rejected- How to resolve this- The request that has been submitted was Rejected due to other. Please correct the documentation and submit a new request for additional review.

The person submitting is not listed as an account admin. To ensure information safety, any update or change request for EFIN verification or account information must be submitted by an admin listed on the account. Please contact your firm admin to submit EFIN verification in your tax software or call customer support for tax products to get assistance. AND The email address you provided on the submission could not be used to verify your account. We couldn't locate any account associated with your email. To continue with the account verification process, please correct the email address and resubmit the EFIN verification in your tax software or contact customer support for your tax product to update the email address. Correct information will help us promptly verify your account and secure your account.

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KBRAuthor

Level 2

Also i dont have EIN and EFIN number which is registered it done on SSN- And that SSN is not CPA or Enrolled Agent- He is just US Resident looking for tax flings and Preparer is the EA who has PTIN but no SSN as non Resident

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