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Appendix D: Acronyms & AbbreviationsDrake Software User’s Manual.doc.DTPEA“E” ackEFEFINEFTEFTPSEFWEIC, EITCEINERCERDEROESETAETAETCETDETINFWord filesDrake Tax Planner filesEnrolled AgentIRS acknowledgement for an imperfect returnElectronic FilingElectronic Filer’s Identification NumberElectronic Funds Transfer. The process through which Direct Deposit refunds aretransmitted from the government to the taxpayer’s account at a financial institution.Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. A free service from the U.S. Treasurythrough which federal taxes may be paid via the Internet, by phone, or through a serviceprovider.Electronic Funds Withdrawal. A payment method which allows taxpayers to authorizethe U.S. Treasury to electronically withdrawal funds from their checking or savingsaccounts.Earned Income Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit. A refundable individual income taxcredit for certain persons who work.Employer Identification NumberElectronic Refund Check (bank product)Electronic Refund Deposit (bank product)Electronic Return Originator. An authorized IRS e-file provider that originates theelectronic submission of returns to the IRS.Estimate; screen in Drake for entering estimate data.Electronic Tax Administration. The office within the IRS with management oversightof the IRS’ electronic commerce initiatives.Estimated Tax Adjustment; screen in Drake for determining amount of estimated taxeswhen significant changes in the following year may affect a client’s income tax.Electronic Training Center. Drake’s online training center featuring tax courses, tutorials,and practice returns.Electronically Transmitted DocumentsElectronic Transmitter Identification Number. An ID number assigned by the IRS to aparticipant in the e-file program.Federal code; generally a drop list at the top of an applicable screen.D-2 Tax Year 2008