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1 Safeguarding of IRS e-file from fraud and abuse is the responsibility of:
A. The IRS.
B. The IRS and Authorized IRS e-file Providers.correct
C. Authorized IRS e-file Providers.
D. The IRS and the Police.
2 Raymundo is a newly-licensed CPA who wants to become an authorized e-file provider. What is the first
step he should take in the process?
A. Submit his tax compliance history to the IRS.
B. Be fingerprinted by a trained professional.
C. Submit his application to the IRS.
D. Create an IRS e-services account.correct
3 Cecelia is a tax preparer. She is not an EA, CPA, or attorney. She plans to submit an efile application in order to get her EFIN this year, and become an ERO. She will have to go through a mandatory "suitability check" as part of the application process. Which of the following would not
be part of the suitability check?
A. A criminal background check.
B. A tax compliance check.
C. A mandatory drug test.correct
D. A credit check.
4 Elsie is an enrolled agent. She owns a tax firm with three separate locations. At each location, she has four employees working as paid preparers who file large numbers of individual tax returns. Elsie works at
the main branch and also files returns. How many electronic filing identification numbers does Elsie need
to obtain from the IRS to participate in its e-filing program?
A. Twelve.
B. One.
C. Three.correct
D. Thirteen.
5 Steven is a tax preparer who works full-time as an employee for a CPA firm. He is not an EA, CPA, or attorney, but he does have an AFSP certificate. He wants to become an ERO and get his own EFIN this year, so he can prepare tax returns from home as a side-business. Which of the following is not
required in order for him to get his own EFIN?
A. He may have to go through a criminal background check when he submits his efile application.
B. He will have to submit fingerprint cards with his efile application.
C. He will have to get a separate PTIN for his side-business. He cannot use the same PTIN when he prepares returns for his employer. correct
D. He will have to get an e-services account in order to submit an efile application. 6 When will the IRS automatically inactivate an EFIN?
A. When the office changes locations.
B. When the EFIN was used on fewer than 5 tax returns during the tax year.
C. When the Responsible Official retires.
D. When the Responsible Official is deceased.correct
7 Xavier is a new enrolled agent who wants to be able to e-file his clients’ tax returns. He does not have an EFIN yet, but he wants to apply for one so he can e-file returns with professional tax software. In choosing his e-file provider option on his application to the IRS, Xavier must indicate he wants to be:
A. An ERO.correct
B. An authorized transmitter.
C. An intermediate service provider.
D. A responsible official.
8 What is an electronic return originator’s responsibility when a client’s e-filed return is rejected, and the
issue cannot be rectified?
A. Notify the client within 48 hours of the rejection.
B. Notify the client within 24 hours of the rejection.correct
C. Notify the client within one week of the rejection.
D. Notify the client in writing within 72 hours of the rejection.
9 Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding EROs and Direct Deposit?
A. An Electronic Return Originator (ERO) must accept any Direct Deposit election designated by the taxpayer, even if the bank account is not in the taxpayer\\\'s name.
B. The taxpayer may designate their refund for Direct Deposit to a credit card account.
C. An Electronic Return Originator (ERO) should encourage taxpayers to request a paper check, rather than Direct Deposit.
D. An Electronic Return Originator (ERO) must accept any Direct Deposit election to any eligible financial institution designated by the taxpayer.correct
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