Corrupted system files can cause Error R225 Eid New. To run an SFC scan:

If you’ve encountered the frustrating while trying to submit your tax return or access a government portal with your eID , you aren’t alone. This error code—often labeled as IRS Reject Code R0000-225 or a general eID reader failure—usually means there is a mismatch between what you are trying to send and what the receiver is ready to accept.

If you have tried the steps above and the R225 persists, it typically means your account is "hard-locked"

Ensure the chip on your card is clean and in firm contact with the reader.

Symptoms

Locate any old, expired citizen certificates under the "Personal" tab and click .