Do i need EFIN to be a tax preparer

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    Hello all this will be my first year doing taxes, i already have my ptin and am registered with irs efile. I plan on preparing taxes part time for some extra cash out of my home. Do i need an EFIN number as well? Thanks in advance!

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    You need an EFIN if you plan to provide e file services.

    A PTIN is always required if you plan to prepare taxes for compensation.

    So if you planned to hire folks to help, then you'd all use the same EFIN.

    Hope that helps. Cheers

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    Thank you so much Cessna very helpful

    FAR. Feb 2014 76
    REG. Jan 2015 79 half way there!!
    BEC. Feb 2015 79 thank you God!!
    AUD. Apr 20, 2015 and will be done. Hold that thought 65, 7/14/15 85!
    Ok where was I? Oh thats right now I'm Done!!!!!!!!!
    Ethics 92!!

    "You down wit SEC?, yeah you know me!!!"

    Cali Candidate

    All Becker Materials, Wiley Test Bank, Ninja audio, Ninja MCQ, Ninja Notes

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