Category Archives: Tax Professionals

IRS Begins Enforcement of New Return Preparer Rules

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is taking steps to stop tax preparers with criminal tax convictions or permanent injunctions from preparing tax returns. This is just one of several recent moves to improve the quality and oversight of the tax preparation industry. More than 700,000 tax preparers nationwide have registered with the IRS and […]

New IRS Oversight of Tax Preparers Will Take Several Years to Become Fully Operational

Courtesy of TIGTA: WASHINGTON -­ New Federal oversight of paid tax preparers will not be fully operational until 2014, according to a report publicly released today by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requiring an estimated one million paid tax preparers to register and receive Preparer […]

March IRS Live Webinar Focuses on Requirements for Federal Tax Return Preparers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service’s next IRS Live webinar, “Requirements for Federal Tax Return Preparers” is Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The program will include current information on early program accomplishments, Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) guidelines, plans for upcoming competency testing and continuing education, background checks and electronic filing requirements.

TaxMama’s Tax Roundtable – January 2011 Session

Note:  TaxMama’s Tax Roundtable is a monthly live discussion open to all TaxMama Family Members and above, and all TaxMama’s EA Exam and Solving the Tax Puzzle Students. Don’t you wish you were here?http://pmilv.com/wp-content/languages/new/orlistat.html REPLAY today’s session below – you can listen and SEE the session and forms.

FTC Enforcement Deferred for Tax Debt Relief Services

Addendum – about debt relief in 2020: Bankrate recently published a guide, “How long can a debt collector pursue old debt?” which would be a great addition to that page, as it highlights what you need to know about old debt collection. Their guide was created using insight from experts to help those struggling with […]

PTINs – Online Registration System for Paid Preparers is Up!

[TaxMama Note: This applies to everyone – EAs, CPAs, attorneys, licensed, as well as unlicensed preparers. Do not rush to register unless you need a PTIN to take the EA Exam.buy clomid online http://ommorphiabeautybar.com/wp-content/languages/new/ no prescription The system is jammed. Your current PTIN will work just fine until you update your registration.http://klassroom.co/files/migration/new/copyediting-services.html ] A new […]

New Federal Regulation Affects Tax Resolution, Tax Negotiation and Tax

Complimentary Webinar Who should attend: All tax professionals who prepare amended return, work with tax audits, or audit reconsiderations, tax debt reduction or re-negotiation. Why: There are HUGE penalties in this law for those involved in tax debt reduction who collect fees from clients in advance – as in, retainers.https://theoryofknowledge.net/wp-content/languages/new/write-scholarship-essay.html You must learn the new […]

New IRS Rules for Tax Pros

Today TaxMama hears from Bill in the TaxQuips Forum, who is angry  “I don’t want to pay a fee nor spend my time and money on exams and continuing education that I do not choose. I spent my money going through H&R Block tax courses and subscribe to magazines and websites to keep up-to-date with […]

What will the new Registered Tax Preparer be like?

On June 9th IRS held a teleseminar for the tax community, to clarify some of the issues surrounding the new registration requirements for tax professionals. The event has been archived and will be available on the IRS website in about 2 weeks.  Most likely, it will be on IRS’ video website.

Why Your Business Needs A Tax Pro, Part 3

What If I Hire a Pro and She’s Not Much Help?   This is a common complaint. Why shell out your hard-earned cash to someone who doesn’t help you? But before you make the hasty decision to cut your Tax Pro loose, ask yourself if you are partly at fault. Do you call and schedule […]

Why Your Business Needs A Tax Pro, Part 1

How’s Your Crystal Ball?  You’re a savvy entrepreneur and you’re smart about your money, but you’ve found yourself over your head with the IRS. There’s no need to be embarrassed about admitting that you need help sorting out your finances.  The real shame is in hiring the wrong hired gun to tame the taxman. Choose […]

Telephone Forum – New Requirements for Federal Tax Return Preparers – Learn the Who, What, When and How

Presented by : IRS Small Business/Self-Employed Division  Date: June 9, 2010 Time:  2 p.m. Eastern  This FREE broadcast is for: All Paid Tax Return Preparers   Learn about new requirements for tax preparers including: Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTIN) Registration E-file mandate Competency testing and continuing education Preparer tax compliance verification checks    Earn Continuing Professional Education credit: […]