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On TaxPreparer profile info , what is a CAF#?

pyceledon
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On Tax Preparer profile info , what is a CAF#?


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abctax55
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Central Authorization File number (....I think).  You get it from the IRS (so, if you don't know what it is, I suspect you don't have one).

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/what-is-a-caf-number

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Accountant-Man
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Typically looks like 2009-12300
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abctax55
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Central Authorization File number (....I think).  You get it from the IRS (so, if you don't know what it is, I suspect you don't have one).

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/what-is-a-caf-number

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IRonMaN
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abctax55
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IRonMaN
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:smile::smile:

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abctax55
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It's a tie...I didn't originally include the link 'cuz I was looking for it.
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IRonMaN
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We might have to do a recount on that.

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