Publication 3112 (Rev. 5-2013) - Internal Revenue Service

Here are the key steps of the application process:n Log in to e-services and access the e-file application;n Select your e-file Provider Options — return preparers who want to e-filefor a client should select Electronic Return Originator (ERO);n Enter identification information for your firm, as well as services providedto taxpayers;n Enter the name, home address, social security number, date of birthand citizenship status for each Principal and Responsible Official in yourorganization;n Enter the current professional information for Principals and ResponsibleOfficials if an attorney, certified public accountant, enrolled agent, officer ofa publicly traded corporation, or a bonded bank official.n Call the IRS toll free at (866) 255 0654 to request a fingerprint card forany Principal or Responsible Official who is not an attorney, certified publicaccountant, or enrolled agent, officer of a publicly traded corporation, or abonded bank official, and,,n Get fingerprinted by a trained professional at your local police station orat a company that provides this service. Write the tracking number providedafter successful transmission of the application and mail the signed cardto the IRS at Andover Campus, attn: EFU Acceptance, Testing Stop 983,310 Lowell Street, Andover, MA 05501-0001.n Each Principal and Responsible Official must answer several personalquestions, and sign the Terms of Agreement (TOA) using a PIN selected whencreating an e-services account. In addition, each Principal and ResponsibleOfficial must declare under penalty of perjury that the personal informationis true.n Submit the IRS e-file Application and retain the tracking number providedafter successful submission of the application.Contact e-helptoll-free at(866) 255 0654,for assistancewith the IRS e-fileApplication.Help is available when completing the application by clicking designatedwords and symbols. Contact e-help toll-free at (866) 255 0654, for assistancewith the IRS e-file Application.Provider Options,Applicants choose Provider Options, which include Electronic ReturnOriginator, Intermediate Service Provider, Online Provider, Transmitter,Software Developer, and Reporting Agent. Applicants may choose more thanone Provider Option, for example; ERO and Transmitter on one application,but should only choose those options they intend to use.4