Preparer EIN or Missing EIN e-file error
Preparer EIN or Missing EIN: Can either be EIN or missing EIN reason. Only one value allowed.
This happens when an EIN is missing from the e-file.
Solution
- Go toOrganizer,General Information, and thenPaid Preparer/ERO Information.
- On theFirmtab, in theFirm Informationsection, selectID Typeand enter an EIN. If this was already entered, selectApplied forand then re-selectEIN.
- Perform a full recompute, recreate the e-file, then resubmit.