EDGAR is an automated system employed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the collection, validation, indexing, acceptance, and forwarding of submissions required by law to be filed by companies and other entities.
Electronic Filing, commonly referred to as E-Filing, is a system allowing taxpayers to transmit their tax returns directly to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) electronically. This streamlines the tax submission process, reduces the chance of errors, and accelerates the refund process.
An Electronic Return Originator (ERO) is a tax professional or entity authorized by the IRS to prepare and file tax returns electronically on behalf of taxpayers.
An Electronic Return Originator (ERO) is an individual or company authorized by the IRS to submit tax returns electronically.
A unique number assigned by the IRS to providers of electronically filed tax returns, identifying them as authorized e-file originators, transmitters, software developers, or reporting agents.
The Electronic Transmitter Identification Number (ETIN) is a unique identifier assigned by the IRS to authorized electronic return originators (EROs) transmitting e-filed tax returns.
