The Walton Firm

Protecting your ability to e-file. Preserving your practice.

When the IRS questions your suitability or moves to revoke your EFIN, your business can grind to a halt overnight.

Bank products, software access, and client trust depend on your ability to e-file. At The Walton Firm—Exclusively Defending Tax Professionals—we respond fast, defend your record, and fight to keep you in the program.

Continuous Suitability issues (criminal, credit, or compliance concerns; unresolved penalties; identity theft flags)
Business Information Accuracy problems (unreported ownership changes, locations, or responsible officials)
Data Security deficiencies (breaches, weak safeguards, shared logins, unencrypted storage)
Advertising & Conduct violations (misleading promos, refund advance claims, fee disclosures)
EFIN Renewal/Reporting failures (inactive EFINs, outdated principals, lapse in annual tasks)
Association Risk (service-bureau or office-sharing ties to others under investigation)
Unauthorized Use (someone filed using your EFIN/PTIN without permission)

Our Defense Approach

1) Rapid Intake & Risk Map

Timeline of events, who did what, where data lives, and immediate compliance gaps.

2) Evidence Build-Out

E-file transmission logs, role-based access records, bank-product reports, client sampling, QC checklists, training/discipline records, and data-security artifacts.

3) Written Response & Legal Positioning

Point-by-point rebuttal to the IRS e-file office, demonstrating suitability and remediation; propose tailored corrective actions where appropriate.

4) Parallel Matter Control

Coordinate with OPR, CI, civil exam, or state revenue inquiries to keep issues from cascading.

5) Appeals & Reinstatement

If adverse action issues, pursue administrative appeal and reinstatement with a compliance plan the IRS can accept.

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Walton Wins

Service Bureau Sweep—EFIN Preserved: IRS scrutinized all preparers linked to a bureau under investigation. We proved our client’s independence, controls, and clean file history. Monitoring closed; no revocation.
Unauthorized Use—Reinstatement: Spiked volume from a remote user triggered suitability review. We documented credential abuse, implemented MFA/role-based access, and obtained reinstatement with conditions.
Advertising Compliance—Sanctions Avoided: Misleading refund-advance language drew an adverse notice. We overhauled disclosures and training; no EFIN loss, warning withdrawn after remediation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at taxteam@thewaltonfirm.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What’s the difference between EFIN revocation and PTIN suspension?

EFIN loss stops your business from e-filing; PTIN suspension targets you as an individual preparer. Many matters involve both—our job is to keep either from knocking you out of practice.

Can I keep filing while my EFIN is under review?

Often yes, until an adverse action is issued—but software or banks may place holds. We’ll stabilize operations (paper filing, extensions) while we fight the review.

How long do I have to respond?

Deadlines are tight (often 30 days). Responding comprehensively and once is critical. We handle the record and extensions where appropriate.

What if someone used my EFIN without permission?

We frame it as unauthorized use, not willful noncompliance, and pair that with concrete controls (MFA, least-privilege, user separation, audit trails) to support reinstatement.

Will fixing my website/ads help?

Yes—corrective action (accurate fee/advance disclosures, compliant testimonials, no “guaranteed refunds”) is often decisive in outcomes.

EFIN Revocation & Suitability Challenges

Protecting your ability to e-file. Preserving your practice.

Our Defense Approach

Walton Wins

Frequently Asked Questions

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