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For information on the duties and responsibilities of electronic filers who have submitted returns, see IRS advice at ERO Duties After Submitting the Return to the IRS.
Applying for ERO Status
The IRS accepts ERO applications throughout the year. All new EROs must apply to the IRS to become an e-Services provider in order to receive an EFIN.
If you are a new ERO and are not a CPA, EA, attorney, banking official, or officer of a publicly held company, you must also submit a fingerprint card. To request federal e-file program fingerprint cards, contact Drake Software’s Education Department at Education@DrakeSoftware.com, call Drake Software at (828) 524-8020, or contact the IRS e-Help Desk at (866) 255-0654.
An established ERO must make changes to its e-file application only if the information in its original application has changed. Changes are made online
If you plan to e-file business returns this year after filing only 1040 returns in the
past, you must update your e-file application online or your e-filed returns will be
rejected by the IRS