Preparer EIN now required for CA 199?
In prior year's, preparer's EIN didn't display for California 199 return. (Same as Fed 990). It's now displaying for 2010 return. Is this a new requirement? Couldn't find info at FTB website nor Ask Intuit.
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10/22/11 5:45pm PDT
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10/22/11 8:45pm PDT
So maybe it is, and maybe it isn't. Why, is it a problem for you? Don't you have an EIN?
If you use Pro Series Basic I might not be able to help you. If you use Turbo Tax I might refuse to help you. All others, watch out! ;-)
10/22/11 9:23pm PDT
Yes, I have an EIN. The issue is Nonprofit returns become a matter of public record and that's why IRS doesn't require preparer's EIN/SSN display for 990 returns. I might be a little paranoid of identity theft. This may be a Lacerte quirk. It never displayed them in the past. I'll call on Monday.
10/22/11 10:00pm PDT
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I'm not sure what you are talking about. I'm working on a F 990/199 for 2010 right now, and the hard copy in the file for 2009; both show the FEIN for the FIRM, and the PTIN for the preparer.
I do see anywhere to enter a preparer's FEIN, only a PTIN or a social security number.
10/22/11 10:33pm PDT
Sole proprietor. I may not have entered my EIN in Lacerte Firm settings options last year....not sure. Thank you abctax55.
