R0000-905-01 e-file error
Database Validation Error: /Return/ReturnHeader/OriginatorGrp/EFIN: Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) in the Return Header must be listed in the e-File database and in accepted status. (value ######, rule R0000-905-01)
You can get this error when your EFIN isn't approved in the IRS database.
Solution
- Look at the value, located inside the parenthesis, in the rejection message. This is the EFIN included with the e-file. Is it correct?
- If the EFIN is right, contact the IRS at 866-255-0654 to find out the status of your EFIN.
- If the EFIN is wrong, you need to correct it in UltraTax CS.
- Go to Setup > Office Configuration > E-Filing tab. If theAll returns in this office will file using EFINoption is marked, your EFIN is here.
- Otherwise, the EFIN is entered for each preparer under Setup > Office Configuration > Preparers tab. Edit the preparer to see the EFIN. If the EFIN is per-preparer, you need to look at the EFIN for the preparer assigned to this return. You can see the assigned preparer in File > Client Properties.
- If you have a multi-office setup with multiple EFINs, make sure you're using the right one.
- If the correct EFIN hasn't been approved by Thomson Reuters for e-filing, you'll need to submit it to us for approval before you can e-file.
