Electronic Filing - Ohio Department Of Taxation - 2011 Page 24

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2011 ELECTRONIC FILING--RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS
EROs, Preparers, Transmitters, and Software Developers Responsibilities
EROs, preparers, transmitters, and software developers must maintain the highest degree of integrity, compliance
and accuracy to remain in the Federal/State Electronic Filing Program. They must meet Ohio and IRS require-
ments including those listed below:
Request proper identification before beginning the taxpayer‟s return
Verify the accuracy of the taxpayer's name, address and social security number. This information will be used
to update the department's records; errors may delay a refund,
Verify the accuracy of the taxpayer's routing number and account number when submitting a return for direct
deposit or direct debit,
Comply with the requirements and specifications found in this booklet and in IRS Publications 1345 and 1346,
File electronic returns in a timely manner. The transmission date of the Ohio electronic return will be consi-
dered the filing date for the return,
Retrieve the Ohio acknowledgment to ensure that the department has received the state income tax return
and, if applicable, the attached school district income tax return,
Provide the Ohio acknowledgment to their EROs and preparers in a timely manner (applicable to transmit-
ters),
Ensure that their client's electronic return is acknowledged by the Ohio Department of Taxation. If
an Ohio electronic return fails to reach the department, the preparer must resubmit the return through the IRS
as a State Only return, file a return using the Ohio Internet Filing option or advise the client to file a paper re-
turn and
Comply with laws and regulations restricting disclosure of tax return information.
Our Right to Revoke – Acceptance and Approval
The Ohio Department of Taxation may revoke the participant's acceptance of an ERO, preparer, transmitter or
software developer for just cause. Failure to comply with the guidelines set forth in this booklet is just cause. The
following may result in the revocation of a participant‟s acceptance into the program:
conviction of a criminal offense under the revenue laws of any state,
any offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust,
failure to file timely and accurate personal and business tax returns,
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failure to pay personal tax liabilities or business tax liabilities,
other facts or conduct of a disreputable nature reflecting adversely on the program,
unethical practices in return preparation,
suspension by the IRS or
failure to transmit error-free returns consistently
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Applicants and participants may inquire about filing and paying any outstanding personal and business taxes by contacting the Ohio Department of Taxation
at 1-800-282-1780.
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