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[lydia33]

I have had a efin for a long time. At the time I applied for only tax returns. How do I go about getting one for 941s and 940s? Thanks.

[jklcpa]

First you have to go through IRS e-services and update your ERO application to include the efiling of the 94x series of forms.

Then you have to request a separate 10-digit PIN for each client that you want to efile. That request is made on the 940/941EF form within the ATX program. Create the efile and send through the efile manager. The PIN is mailed to each client in 7-10 days.

Reporting agents can get one PIN and then each separate client does not need a PIN. Someone else mentioned getting one PIN as a reporting agent, but I don't think that's what we are, we are only EROs. I think of reporting agents as outside payroll companies that actually process the payroll, handle direct deposits, and remit the taxes on behalf of the taxpayer's they represent. Maybe I'm wrong on this thinking though. :shrug:

[lydia33]

Thanks, I'll think I will just keep mailing them in! I do about 25 or so 941 per qtr but for different companies. That would be way to many pins to keep up with and I will help keep the US Postal Service afloat, too! Thanks for you response.