The electronic return originator, ERO, is a person or business that originates federal income tax returns electronically for the Internal Revenue Service, IRS. The IRS requires application and approval to be an ERO. Upon approval, the IRS identifies the ERO by an EFIN, or electronic filer identification number.
Consequently, what is an ERO signature?
An ERO PIN (Practitioner PIN) is used when a preparer is utilizing IRS Form 8879 to submit their client’s return. The Practitioner PIN method is an additional signature method for taxpayers who use an Electronic Return Originator (ERO) to sign their return by entering a five-digit PIN.
Subsequently, question is, how do I get my Ero pin? To enter a PIN:
- Click on the Tools drop-down menu.
- Click the selection labeled Options.
- Select Firm/Preparer Info.
- In the Preparer / Electronic Return Originator (ERO) Information section enter a 5 digit PIN (5 numbers of your choosing) on the line for ERO Practitioner PIN.
- Click OK.
Likewise, people ask, what is ERO on Form 8879?
electronic return originator
Does IRS accept copied signatures?
Yes. Although we prefer original signatures in ink, we will also accept scanned, copied and faxed signatures as well as original signatures in pencil.