In this tax layer Pro training video Kim Hensley will take us through part one of the steps involved in applying for an EF'n or getting an additional even if you've already gotten your first it's a process that typically takes about 45 days I usually advise that you give yourself at least two months for the full process to set up the account on the IRS website and mail in the fingerprint cards and do the actual EF'n application and then from that point it's typically about 45 days, so today I'll walk you through the process and one little reminder I wanted to let you know up front is that if you already have an even then the process is much simpler to get an additional EF'n it's just a matter of calling the IRS or logging into your services account and requesting an additional EF'n and the phone number for the IRS is file or even hotline is one eight six two five zero six five four and the reason that I'm sending you that direction is that you can avoid a lot of what we'll talk about further in this video because getting an additional even you don't have to do the fingerprint cards you don't have to do the actual even application again it's just a matter of calling to request an additional even now I know most of you are probably requesting your first EF'n, and I'd like to say congratulations that's a big step in starting a business or opening a new tax office so let's work through this together the first thing that I'll have you do is go to the IRS website, and you heard me mention it before you'll create an e services account and that's the account where you'll...
What you should know about IRS efin application online
- Form 8633 was revised in July 2003.
- OMB Number for form 8633 is 1545-0991.
- EFIN application requires verification of information.
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About Form 8633
Form 8633 is an application to participate in the IRS e-file provider program. The e-file provider program enables tax professionals to electronically file their clients' tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Form 8633 is required for tax professionals who intend to become authorized e-file providers. This form is primarily used to gather the necessary information about the tax professional and their business, including their name, contact details, business type, tax identification numbers, and their consent to the terms and conditions of the e-file program. By completing Form 8633, tax professionals demonstrate their eligibility and willingness to comply with IRS e-file rules and regulations. Once approved, they are granted the authority to participate in the e-file program and electronically submit tax returns on behalf of their clients.