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e-file rejection: "R0000-905-01 - Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) in the Return Header must be listed in the e-File database and in accepted status- "

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📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Check your EFIN status with the IRS

Use this when you suspect your EFIN expired or was deactivated.

Contact the IRS e-Help desk at 866-255-0654 to check the status of your EFIN.

Step 2: If needed, request EFIN reactivation

Use this if the IRS confirms your EFIN must be reactivated.

If your EFIN must be reactivated by the IRS, it will take approximately 24 hours before you can transmit any e-files.

Step 3: Update Form 8633 (forms you will e-file)

Use this when the rejection is caused by missing or incorrect form selections on Form 8633.

This can also occur when you did not indicate on your Form 8633 that you will be e-filing specific forms (for example 990, 1120, 1120S etc).

Step 4: Resolve the issue (choose one option)

Use this to fix the rejection so you can transmit again.

To resolve the issue, do one of the following:

• Option A: Update your application by contacting the IRS e-Help desk toll-free at (866) 255-0654, and request that they add the forms or show you how to edit or modify Form 8633.
• Option B: Update your application on the IRS e-services Web site.

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