Diagnostic: 60638 - "The preparer tax identification number (PTIN) must be confirmed to be accurate by the registered owner prior to electronically filing..." for a return using interview forms.
- Article Type:
- Problem Resolution
- Last Modified:
- 11/05/2022
Symptoms
Full Diagnostic Text
Diagnostic 60638 - "State Electronic Filing. The preparer tax identification number (PTIN) must be confirmed to be accurate by the registered owner prior to electronically filing this return. This confirmation is missing in either Office Manager, Interview Form 3, Box [#], or Interview Form EF-2, Box [#]. The PTIN must be confirmed where it was originally entered in Office Manager or Tax Preparation."
Environment
- CCH ProSystem fx Tax
- Electronic Filing
- Interview forms
- 1040
- 1041
- 1065
- 1120
- 1120S
Cause
This diagnostic issues when the PTIN information is entered, however, the registered owner of the PTIN has not confirmed that it is accurate.
Resolution
Depending on where the PTIN information was entered in (either in Office Manager or in Tax preparation), there are different locations the PTIN could be verified.
- For detailed information on where to enter the PTIN and verify the accuracy, see the solution how to indicate that the PTIN entered in Office Manager or tax preparation is accurate for returns in CCH® ProSystem fx® Tax.
Additional Information
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| Solution Id | 000176436/Diagnostic-60638-The-preparer-tax-identification-number-PTIN-must-be-confirmed-to-be-accurate-by-the-registered-owner-prior-to-electronically-filing-for-a-return-using-interview-forms |
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