IRS Emphasizes Limits in Using Designation of Registered Tax Return Preparer
As everyone with a tax preparer career starts business promotion for next tax season, the IRS has emphasized some important guidelines. Firstly, anyone preparing tax returns for a fee is required to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).The IRS issues a PTIN to all paid tax preparers who are licensed as enrolled agents, attorneys, or certified public accountants. Unlicensed professionals are issued a provisional PTIN. The latter tax practitioners must eventually meet the requirements of registered tax return preparer certification....