Suitability is the process used by the IRS to determine if the firms and individuals listed on applications are appropriate to electronically file. Proc. Director, Electronic Products and Services Support PDF Form 8633 DO NOT PRINT DO NOT PRINT DO NOT PRINT DO NOT - IRS If a Responsible Official fails because of initial or continuous suitability review, the suitability status for the SSN is updated to "Fail" . ANSC_Leads includes "Prisoner" , "ID Theft" , "SDN Person" , "SDN Firm" , "Tax Comp" , "Z Freeze" , "-T Freeze" , "Penalty Assess" , "Citizenship" , "SSN Cross Ref" , "Deceased" , "ITIN Deactivation 5882C" , "Ind_Suit_Question_Change" , "Org_Suit_Question_Change" "Rap Back Transaction Failure" , "Rap Back Activity Event" , "Resubmission Required" and "DUT Doc Received" . The list of acronyms used in this IRM is found in Exhibit 3.42.10-3, Acronyms. Sexual Offender Registry Addition - This trigger will activate when a subscribed NGI Identity is entered for the first time, or each time thereafter, in the Sex Offender Registry. When the IDT Research group receives a referral or suspects circumvention, take the following actions: Research and determine if there is an opened ESAM case. The application analyst will direct the current ULC to an alternate one so EFINs can be issued. IRS Independent Office of Appeals may return the appeal case to Andover if there is an open CI investigation after they send a letter to the appellant advising that Appeals does not have jurisdiction because of the open investigation. When a firm or individual fails suitability resulting in the denial of an applicant or sanctioning, the firm and individual may request an administrative review. Document on the "Application Comments" , "appeal forwarded to SDC" . For example, a Google search will help determine that Falmouth JM is in Jamaica or that Kaesong KP is in North Korea. The assistor will send Letter 5882C, (select from drop-down Reconsideration Request Review). Update Firm suitability for each entity to "Revoked" , enter the denial reason of "Other" and enter comment "SDN Revocation" . See IRM 3.42.10.14.22, Procedures for Appeals. The system will download the SDN list on the 1st and 15th of each month from the Dept. See IRM 3.42.10.14.8, Suitability Procedures After Research. When EFINs are place in the inactive Status due to the EFIN cleanup, and its been more than 60 days from the date the EFINs were marked inactive, these EFINs will be dropped. If these documents are not provided, the individual will not be allowed to participate. Chief of E-file Provider Program Management is responsible for the development and delivery of policy and guidance. Select edit to update the status of the business rule result "Hit" or "No Hit" . 3.4 d. Menghubungi Call Center Kring Pajak. This application is lengthy and can take up to 45 days for approval. E-file providers may appeal sanctions through the administrative review process. SPEC may request e-help to place a VITA or TCE EFIN in "inactive" status if the site refuses to comply with SPEC's QSR (Quality Site Requirements) or if the site is closed. Allow 30 days from the issuance of letter for a signed appeal to be received back. If all requested information is received for a suitability issue, Andover e-help Desk will work the case in accordance with suitability procedures. This will ensure that this office(s) will be allowed to participate while the Principal/RO responds or appeals the denial decision. Birth Certificate - issued by a U.S. State (if the person was born in the United States) or by the U.S. Department of State (if the person was born abroad to U.S. citizen parents who registered the childs birth and U.S. citizenship with the U.S. Embassy or consulate). If the EFIN is Inactive for more than 60 days, the EFIN may be dropped. Thanks. Proc. This individual will have a suitability status of "None" , may need Professional Status information/fingerprinting and may not have signed the TOAs. The EFIN extract is a file of valid EFINs generated by the system and sent to MeF daily. IDT Indicator will appear on ASAP when a case is generated. Use the routing sheet and notate "Live Return-Please Expedite" with date stamp and route to Campus Support Stop 505 and they will ship to Fresno after processing. Appeal rights -Suitability Recommendation. (19) IRM 3.42.10.14.7.4 - removed statement about payments being made as it doesnt apply. The Responsible Official is the first point of contact with the IRS, has authority to sign revised IRS e-file applications and is responsible for all returns e-filed/originated from that location. There are times when SSA can infer citizenship, for these types of records by looking at the foreign country of birth (FCI) field which will contain an asterisk (*) to indicate birth outside of the U.S. or a blank to indicate birth in one of the 50 U.S. States, D.C. or the U.S. For Large Taxpayer, the assistor validates the activity by using IDRS command code INOLES and the Business Operating Division Code (BOD:CD). Those expelled where the ERO e-filed returns with stolen identities will have first level of appeal reviewed by RICS. On the recommendation, use the postmark date to determine the timeliness of an appeal. If there are complex issues or multiple issues that could not be easily addressed during a telephone inquiry, send Letter 5876C, (select from drop-down Continued Participation (LOI)). There are various titles for initial suitability business rule hits, e.g., "ASAP - Tax Compliance" , "ASAP - Citizenship" , "ASAP - ID Theft" , etc. Do not provide the link unless necessary - refer them to their letter for the link. "E-file Letter Review" is a workgroup that saved letters can be sent to for review. In the case of a literal/hit on the SSN, you must speak to the individual with the suitability issue. These cases should follow the same adjudication process as IRM 3.42.10.14.1.1, Procedures for Data Sent to Scheme Development Center (SDC), and Fingerprint Adjudication for Review and IRM 3.42.10.14.1.2, Fingerprint Adjudication. The assistor must direct customer to IRS.gov to update their e-file application. Make sure youre familiar with tax details like how a foreign bank account can impact your taxes or reduce small business income taxes legally, for example, and that you have not made past tax errors that you need to correct. 3.42.10 Authorized IRS e-file Providers | Internal Revenue Service For individuals that provided professional credentials, re-validate credentials via the Internet. EMCs should contact the SBSE HQ analyst when they need additional assistance. All applications receive a unique tracking number that can be used as a search criterion for applications on the database. When a user adds the reporting agent provider option to the application, the system will validate that the EIN entered on the application has at least one Form 8655, Reporting Agent Authorization, posted to the Reporting Agent File (RAF). Inform the firm that if the death resulted in a change in business structure, it may need to obtain a new EIN and complete a new application. The assistor will enter the explanation in the application comments and advise the firm or individual. Assistor will update the FPC adjudication results on the "Fingerprint Results" screen using "Pass" , "Fail" , or "CD" . Levels of infraction are intended to categorize e-file rule infractions by the seriousness of the infraction. The suitability issue is resolved prior to the eligibility date. Accurint will be utilized to conduct a criminal background check and adjudicated as necessary. 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An injunction is a court order requiring the person or persons to whom it is directed to do a particular act or to refrain from doing a particular act. Revenue Procedure 2007-40, 2007-1 C.B. See IRM 8.7.13.7.1.1, Paperless e-file Case Process (EPSS). This form is forwarded to the business unit records coordinator and area records manager. If there is a -C (combat zone), -O or -S (disaster freezes) on an account, this constitutes reasonable cause. Send the Letter 5899C, (select from drop-down Prisoner Suspend Individual) to the Principal and/or Responsible Official who matched with the prisoner list (as described above). Upon completion of the suitability review, EPPM will provide instructions to resolve the case following the reasonable cause guidelines and Publication 3112 participation rules. Enter comments and continue processing the application to issue the EFIN and ETIN. NFP EFIN triggered when a Not for Profit program is selected except for IRS Sponsored Business activities containing a valid SIDN. if all business and personal tax returns are filed, if all tax liabilities are paid or appropriately addressed (e.g., installment agreement), if there are any fraud penalty assessments, if there is an open IRS criminal investigation, if there are any changes related to FBI criminal records. - My Manager. When a breach occurs, we are not sure what information was obtained in the breach, therefore it is prudent to take all precautionary actions. (31) IRM 3.42.10.23.1 - added TRIDOC describing the document upload tool as it is a new application available for externals to provide documentation. The system will automatically generate an ETIN based on the Provider Option selected. Initial ASAP will check for any cross-referenced SSNs that may be related to the individual(s) SSN listed on any application. In addition, authors cant submit the application, unless they are either the Principal, Principal Consent or Responsible Official with designated authority. See IRM 3.42.10.7, Validating Not for Profit Business Activities. EPPM will no longer review these cases, however, exceptions will be made for unusual cases. Upon concurrence of "Fail" decisions by management, see IRM 3.42.10.14.16, Procedures for Rejecting and Sanctioning Firms and Individuals. Update the comments field after selecting "Save" , "No response to previous letter, list all suitability issues and EFIN number" . The chart below shows the fields that need to be completed for each authorized user with an asterisk (*) being required. These questions will determine your suitability as a candidate. Saved letters can be edited if needed after review. Suitability status will stay in "Recheck" until issue has been resolved, all appeal rights are exhausted or until decision is made by OOA. Using an EFIN of a firm whose structure changed due to the death of a Principal listed on the application. If the applicant selected the "Yes" box acknowledging that the Principal is also the Primary Contact, a field will expand requiring a telephone number. If fingerprint adjudication recommends fail, follow IRM 3.42.10.14.16, Procedures for Rejecting and Sanctioning Firms and Individuals for potential sanction process, and if the individual answered "No" to the felony conviction question, include "misrepresentation on application" in the verbiage of the letter. (25) IRM 3.42.10.14.22 - added information about uploading documentation due to a new application that is available. If the firm calls, a principal can be added to the original application so the firm can submit it with the correct provider option(s). The EPRRB will consist of a member from EPSS. Rejected e-file application failure to file 1120s in 2013 Add a header to begin generating the table of contents. If an individual appeals and states that he is no longer in prison or is not the same person on the prisoner list (never incarcerated) and has provided supporting documentation, forward to adjudication for determination. Using an EFIN that may no longer be associated with your firm. You may be removed or sanctioned from participation" . In addition, the RAP sheet may also show additional name(s) used by the individual as Also Known As (AKA). When the case goes back to "Working" after the suspense period, and the application status is still in "Resubmission Required" . An Online Provider allows taxpayers to self-prepare returns by entering return data directly into commercially available software downloaded from an Internet site and prepared off-line, or through an online Internet site. Further appeals will be sent to the IRS Independent Office of Appeals via EPSS for a final decision, which is binding. Initial suitability checks of all new applicants should be completed within 45 days of submission of the complete application and all documentation. Identified SDNs on the SDN list of The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury cant be on an e-file application as a Principal or Responsible Official. Yes, as long as my firm gets the return directly from the taxpayer. Having an EFIN and an e-services account means having access to systems of the IRS. The case ID will remain on the assistors "My Cases" until resolved. The EFIN was dropped due to inactivity and their provider status is "Dropped" . Research IDRS CC INOLE for Date of Death (DOD). No new EFIN has been issued follow steps 5 b. thru 5 d. When a RICS Data Breach Referral is received, inactivate the EFIN and assign a new EFIN after HRA authentication. This report provides a count of the number of applications where the individual or firm has failed suitability. Potential EROs who purchase an existing e-file business must apply for a new EFIN. Applicants may not use the EFIN/ETIN of the previous provider. When the provider is expelled for using stolen identities to e-file tax returns, refer to IRM 3.42.10.14.14.4, Immediate Suspension or Expulsion, for necessary action. When an applicant selects the Reporting Agent provider option and the applicant becomes an accepted provider, an acceptance letter with the Reporting Agent PIN (RA PIN) is systematically generated. For a list and description of available reports specific to e-file application, see the table below: The Return Preparer Office (RPO) assigns PTINs to paid return preparers who apply and meet the requirements. EPSS will make a "Pass" or "Fail" determination based on the additional information and the original RAP sheet based on the . APP_Workflow_Admin includes "Unavailable EFIN" . This report provides a listing of all EFINs dropped within a specified date range. Sitemap, Need Tax Help? ASAP-Penalty Assessment triggered when an ASAP result indicating a penalty assessment issue is returned for that specific EIN or SSN for Initial or Continual suitability. The current suitability criteria are used to generate a case for the firm and individual. The most current ELF1543 report and the final ELF1543 report, from the prior year, determine whether returns have been transmitted for each ETIN reviewed. This report is a listing of all applications that the current application status is "Resubmission Required" . The ETIN dropped date appears on the "ETIN Status" and "Application Summary" screens. For specific "Pass" or "Fail" instructions, see IRM 3.42.10.14.8, Suitability Procedures after Research. File all information in the designated area. Citizenship and Immigration Services at 800-375-5283. . The application displays five statuses for FPCs: "None submitted" - no FPC was received from the applicant. The appeal will be denied if not received timely (use the postmark date shown on the envelope to compare to the letter date). Add the comment, Circular 230 applying to obtain e-Services access in "Application Comments" . Send appropriate letter (Exhibit 3.42.10-1, CRX Letters). When a definite match is found, the assistor will take the following actions: If new applicant, update the provider statuses to "Rejected" , select reason for denial as "Other" and enter comments, "SDN Revocation" . Individuals can use the "Edit" button on the "Authorized Users" screen to change information for each Delegated User. Add comments per IRM 3.42.10.4.11, Application Comments. In addition to the tax software comment (btw, I've got inexpensive software - only costs about $1,700, but I don't pay a per-return transmittal fee), her niece, being the ERO, shares some responsibility as to the accuracy of the return in the eyes of the IRS - so she's essentially sticking her own neck out, too, when it comes to her aunt's work . There are three parts in determining whether an applicant should be accepted in the e-file program: The crime(s) were minor, moderate, or major. A banking official must submit a copy of their bonding certificate and proof of fingerprinting within the last two years. Responsible Official: An individual with authority over the providers IRS e-file operation at a location, is the first point of contact with the IRS and has the authority to sign revised IRS e-file applications. The assistor will enter comments for all e-file monitoring reprimands and warnings. When a firm has a data breach, it is necessary for the EFIN to be inactivated to protect revenue for the IRS. The term alien means any person not a citizen or national of the United States. Take no further action until a response from IDT Research Group is received. The system requires comments for "Yes" or "No" responses to the suitability questions as described above. This process is called suitability. This report provides detailed information about TINs that have more than five applications. The state abbreviation or FE for federal prisons, will be in the column labeled as State. When working a "Credentials Needed" case, click on the Case ID link and then the Credentials Needed link to access the Personal Professional Result(s) tab of the individual to verify the professional credential. See IRM 3.42.10.14.14, Levels of Infraction. If the provider is a VITA Site or TCE, open an interaction requesting to correct the mailing address and Alternate Contact information. The assistor must update the provider status to "Dropped" allowing the RUP user to reapply. (20) IRM 3.42.10.14.7.6 - clarified procedures regarding a faxed tax return to indicate faxed 1040s cant be processed. If 1st appeal is denied, EFIN will remain active. To work the case, send Letter 5882C, (select from drop-down ITIN Deactivation). Is the firm current with its business taxes, including any corporate and employment tax obligations? Insert the following paragraph - "We received information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), that indicates you were arrested/convicted for (arrest), on (date) by (arresting agency). A federal court at the request of the Department of Justice on behalf of the IRS may issue an injunction enjoining an individual or firm from preparing or filing returns or from performing other tax related activities. Faxing is another option for individuals to provide requested documentation. Join. However, our records indicate you are not a U.S. Citizen. Update comments, including letter number, letter date and main issue of letter, in "Application Comments" and the EHSS interaction. If no suitability is required or if suitability is in "Pass" , the application status will move to "Completed" , an EFIN is generated and an acceptance letter will be issued. 1488 and Publication 1345, Handbook for Authorized IRS e-file Providers of Individual Income Tax Returns. If the applicant is filing employment tax returns, continue processing the application. Update the eligibility date(s) to the current date. If the list shows the state as FE research the Federal Prison Locator at http://www.bop.gov/ using the Inmate Locator tool found on the EPSS Portal "Quick Links" . Enter the business's address and phone number. Some applications have EINs with only one person on them as a Principal and/or Responsible Official. Sanctions may restrict or revoke the e-file privileges of a provider. The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 6103 and the Privacy Act contain the disclosure restrictions for tax and non-tax information. This report provides aged cases assigned to a specific manager/lead. ANSC Management includes "FPC returned from FBI with Data" , "FPC returned from FBI as Unprocessable" and "FPC returned from FBI as Duplicate" . This report provides a listing of individuals subscribed to Rap Back. Send Letter 5877C, Proposed Sanction for Individual and/or Letter 5876C, Proposed Sanction for Firm. Currently Not Collectible accounts (TC 530) with the following closing codes: 03, 09, 10, 12, 13, 37, 38 and 39. An EFIN or Electronic Filing Identification Number is a unique identifier assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to authorized tax professionals such as tax preparers, enrolled agents and certified public accountants (CPAs) who participate in the IRS e-file program. This report provides a count of applications in different application statuses based on operations submitted new, submitted revised, submitted reapply and complete. If you notice that a Provider Option was added, send Letter 5550, Resubmission Required Provider Option. Annotate the Suitability Scheme Development Center referral sheet, update application comments. Close case. When documentation is received proving citizenship, even if IDRS CC DDBOL/MFTRAU is not updated, pass.
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