Have 2 EINS for estate. Wasn't sure went through so applied again. Have only used 2nd EIN in all transactions and will do 1041 using 2nd EIN. How do I delete 1st EIN?

Using TT to do decedent's 1040, but don't see anything about 1041.

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Have 2 EINS for estate. Wasn't sure went through so applied again. Have only used 2nd EIN in all transactions and will do 1041 using 2nd EIN. How do I delete 1st EIN?

"How do I delete 1st EIN?"

You can not "delete" your first EIN but you can follow the IRS procedure (link below) to close your account.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/canceling-an-ein-closing-your-account

You will also need to use TurboTax Business to prepare and file a 1041 for the estate; TurboTax Home & Business is only capable of preparing income tax returns for individuals, not entities such as an estate.

See https://turbotax.intuit.com/small-business-taxes/

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Have 2 EINS for estate. Wasn't sure went through so applied again. Have only used 2nd EIN in all transactions and will do 1041 using 2nd EIN. How do I delete 1st EIN?

"How do I delete 1st EIN?"

You can not "delete" your first EIN but you can follow the IRS procedure (link below) to close your account.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/canceling-an-ein-closing-your-account

You will also need to use TurboTax Business to prepare and file a 1041 for the estate; TurboTax Home & Business is only capable of preparing income tax returns for individuals, not entities such as an estate.

See https://turbotax.intuit.com/small-business-taxes/

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