ERO EFIN/PIN

Forum|Forum|5 months ago
January 14, 2026
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I have an ERO EFIN and PIN. I am preparing a Form 1065 and NC D-403 for an LLC owned by my husband and me. Self-preparing so entered XSP for preparer. However, the ERO EFIN/PIN that prints on the Form 8879-PE has my correct ERO EFIN, but uses the signer LLC Member PIN for the ERO PIN. Can anyone help me get my ERO PIN on the Form 8879-PE?

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sjrcpa

Level 15

Does it matter?

The ERO PIN can be any 5 numbers.

And the ERO can use a different PIN on every return if they want.

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

A

APL CPAAuthor

Level 2

Thank you for your reply. I do not file many returns and I have never used a different ERO PIN on different returns, so I don't know what happens if I use a different PIN per return. The only guidance I can find is Publication 1345 that says EROs should use the same PIN for the entire year.

Just-Lisa-Now-

Intuit Community Champion

The only time Ive ever been asked about that PIN is when I was on the phone with PPS one time and only that one time.

FWIW I sign every return that leaves my office, including my own, whether Im paid or not. Ive never used XSP or the non paid preparer option.

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