Tag Archives: PreparerRegistration

PTINs and the SEE: Unintended Consequences

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Russ

The IRS announced today that as part of the new PTIN procedure the IRS will temporarily stop issuing new PTINs on Monday, August 23rd. No big deal, right? After all, in a month or two you will be able to … Continue reading →

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$50 Here, $50 There: $50 From Me and Every Other EA, CPA, and Tax Preparer

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Russ

I received an email yesterday from my local IRS liaison: IRS Issues Proposed Rules Setting Fee for Tax Preparers to Get Unique ID Numbers By Diane Freda The Internal Revenue Service July 21 issued proposed rules (REG-139343-08) establishing a new … Continue reading →

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Payroll Tax Companies & Registration of Tax Professionals

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Russ

The IRS came out with a FAQ on the new regulations of tax professionals. Among the nuggets on the FAQ is that payroll tax companies will have to register (though they may not have to take the competency exam) and … Continue reading →

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Licensing of Tax Preparers Is Coming

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Russ

The IRS announced this morning that it will soon require registration and exams for most tax preparers who are not regulated. The report in the Wall Street Journal notes that the changes “will take several years to implement and will … Continue reading →

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