FAQ Electronic Filing and Tele-File: Age/Name/SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures

Age/Name/SSN Rejects, Errors, Correction Procedures

This is archived information that pertains only to the 2002 Tax Year. If you
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What software is approved for IRS e-file?

The IRS does not endorse or warrant software, but has provided links to electronic filing software web sites at On-line Filing Software Companies. Also, consider IRS e-file by filing through an Authorized IRS e-file Provider. To learn more, refer to our Electronic Services information. For general information about e-file, refer to Tax Topic 252, Electronic Filing.

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How can I participate as an electronic filing originator?

To participate in the e-file program, you must submit Form 8633 (PDF), Application to Participate in the IRS e-file Program. Submit your application to the appropriate Service Center as shown on Form 8633. Publication 1345 (PDF), Handbook for Authorized IRS E-File Providers Individual Income Tax Returns, provides you with the information you need to apply to participate in the e-file Program. Technical information can be found in Publication 1346 (PDF), Electronic Return File Specifications and Record Layouts for Individual Income Tax Returns. Updates to this publication will appear on the Electronic filing System Bulletin Board.

References:

e-file Providers Web Page
Form 8633 (PDF), Application to Participate in the IRS e-file Program
Publication 1345 (PDF), Handbook for Electronic Filers of Individual Income Tax Returns
Publication 1346 (PDF) Electronic Return File Specifications and Record Layouts for individual Income Tax Return
Tax Topic 252, Electronic filing

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