MAMalody Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I have just completed a MA return on ATX and when running the check it says "MA DOR requires the nine digit Paid Preparer EIN when PTIN used." It was not this way last year. I am a dba with no employees and not required to have an EIN. Does this mean that client will have to paper file the MA rtn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I have not seen this one before -- but then, even as a sole prop with no employees, I have had an EIN for years. Sorry! If your client does have to mail in, make sure you check the little box on Page 1 to paper file; it changes the bar coding (to I have no idea what, but the MassDOR computers read those bar codes, not the forms). And have your client sign -- and you keep -- the EFO (efile opt-out for MA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I got an EIN so I wouldn't have to give out my SSN for 1099 forms. You can get one online in minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 The process for obtaining an EIN is painless and does not mean that any other forms or actions will need to be taken once you have the EIN. I have had an EIN for over 10 years and I am also a sole prop with no employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Get an EIN online in real time. Then you don't ever have to give out your SSN for biz purposes ever again, not to banks nor on 1099s or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMalody Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I don't deal in this area at all. So I can be lazy, what is the url for this - i assume it is online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 IRS.gov -- Apply for an employer ID number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklcpa Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Wouldn't he have to associate the EIN with his ERO # for e-filing though since the EIN will replace his SSN on the returns that are being filed? It's been too long ago that I can't remember a place on the ERO application if a person goes from having only a SSN to then obtaining an EIN. I've always been a corporation, so I started out with an EIN from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMalody Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 IRS.gov -- Apply for an employer ID number Duh. I did not know it was that hard to find. Thanks for the hint:>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMalody Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Wouldn't he have to associate the EIN with his ERO # for e-filing though since the EIN will replace his SSN on the returns that are being filed? It's been too long ago that I can't remember a place on the ERO application if a person goes from having only a SSN to then obtaining an EIN. I've always been a corporation, so I started out with an EIN from the beginning. I am sure i will have to update my file,however, if my memories serves me correctly. the PTIN replaced the SSN a couple of years ago on the tax returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 https://www.tax-id-number-online.com/?gclid=CNLjz8Wew70CFexcMgod3GAAJw Took 5 seconds on Google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklcpa Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 https://www.tax-id-number-online.com/?gclid=CNLjz8Wew70CFexcMgod3GAAJw Took 5 seconds on Google Why not do it directly on the IRS site though? Click the link "Apply Online Now" on the bottom of this page at the IRS: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Apply-for-an-Employer-Identification-Number-%28EIN%29-Online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 https://www.tax-id-number-online.com/?gclid=CNLjz8Wew70CFexcMgod3GAAJw Took 5 seconds on Google Why not do it directly on the IRS site though? Click the link "Apply Online Now" on the bottom of this page at the IRS: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Apply-for-an-Employer-Identification-Number-%28EIN%29-Online So that reading the IRS page would not be necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMalody Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I took the IRS.gov route. Have the number. I still object to having to use a number I am not required to have.....but, you know what they say about city hall. Now, let's see if this puppy will file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcjenkins Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Good luck. 50-50 odds. May say the EIN is not yet in the Master File. May work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMalody Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 PTL...they were accepted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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