E-file Application
Use our online e-file application to become an authorized e-file provider or view and update existing applications. Learn more about IRS e-file that's required for most tax return preparers.
It is only through an approved e-file application that tax professionals, who are Electronic Return Originators (EROs), Circular 230 Practitioners, or Reporting Agents (RAs), can gain access to the Transcript Delivery System. EROs must e-file five or more returns in a tax season to be eligible. Circular 230 Practitioners need only apply and be approved.
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E-file Transmission
You must have an e-Services username and password and a completed e-file application before participating.
A2A
This method uses Automated Enrollment (AE) to enroll and maintain the A2A Client Application Systems. AE provides a user interface for enrolling and maintaining A2A Client Application Systems for the IRS A2A Channel. For more information see the Automated Enrollment User Guide and how to Become an Authorized e-file Provider.
Access A2A Automated Enrollment
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IFA
This transmission method allows users to login to e-Services and upload a file. For more information see Pub. 4164, Modernized e-file Guide for Software Developers and Transmitters.
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