Tag Archives: RTRP

The IRS Has Better Things To Do than the RTRP Designation

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Russ

Recently, there has been some discussion in the tax blogosphere regarding the Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP) designation. The IRS wanted to make this a mandatory designation for unenrolled tax professionals (those who are not Enrolled Agents, CPAs, or attorneys). … Continue reading →

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IRS Loses Again to Institute for Justice

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Russ

Two weeks ago, a court ruled that the IRS had no legal grounds to regulate unenrolled tax preparers. The IRS filed a motion seeking a stay of the court’s injunction against the IRS. Late yesterday, Judge James Boasberg (the same … Continue reading →

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Institute for Justice 2, IRS 0

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Russ

Back in December I noted the Institute for Justice’s lawsuit challenging the IRS’ regulations of unenrolled tax professionals (preparers who are not CPAs, Enrolled Agents, or attorneys). The IRS had publicly stated that the lawsuit was without merit. They better … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the Cynics Are Right

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Russ

Joe Kristan of Roth & Company (a CPA in Des Moines, Iowa, and proprietor of the Roth Tax Update Blog) noted the following this morning: IRS preparer rules may create a catastrophic preparer shortage. A press release last week from … Continue reading →

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