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e-file rejection: "Reject Codes ILHEADER-2400-5 - PAID PREPARER FIRM FEIN (PREPARERFIRMEIN OR MISSINGEINREASONCD)..."" for an Illinois 1040 return in SureFire."

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📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Go to Form IL 1040

Use this when you need to check the Preparer’s Self-Employed selection.

Go to Form IL 1040.

Step 2: Verify the Self-Employed checkbox on Page 2

Use this when you need to ensure the Preparer’s section is marked correctly.

Select Pg. 2 and verify that the Self-Employed check box is selected in the Preparer's section.

Note: If the self-employed check box is not selected, the program looks for an ERO's EIN to be entered.

Step 3: Confirm the Self-Employed checkbox in Preparer’s Information

Use this when you need to update the Preparer’s Information section.

Go to the Form Main Info.

Select the Self-Employed check box in the Preparer's Information section.

Step 4: Save the return

Use this when you need to apply your changes.

On the File menu, click Save Return.

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