How to Correct EIN on Form 5500-SF

[pensionreview]

What is the best method to use to correct an EIN on a Form 5500-SF which was already filed? I don’t believe amending the 5500 to show the correct EIN in box 2b of Form 5500 would work since the correct EIN in box 2b would not be able to cross-reference the original Form 5500 which was filed using a different and incorrect EIN.

[Lou S.]

Good question. You may want to contact EFAST directly for an answer.

One approach might be to file an AMENDED return with the correct EIN in Box 2b, and complete section 4 with the incorrect EIN in 4b of the original filing.