Paid Preparers Letter to Secretary Yellen

…that unenrolled tax return preparers demonstrate competency by Obtaining a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN), Passing an exam covering basic Form 1040 tax questions (including EITC and ethics standards), Fulfilling annual continuing education requirements, and Completing a background check. Further, the proposal should specify that the Secretary has the authority to rescind a PTIN after notice and a hearing if a preparer is shown to be incompetent or disreputable. As you are aware, currently anyone can charge a taxpayer to…

Tax Talk Today Member Benefits

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FAQ

…a national credential, not subject to conflicting or overlapping rules from state legislatures. Passing the Special Enrollment Exam, undergoing a tax compliance background check, complying with the federal continuing education requirements and honoring the uniform ethics requirements of Circular 230 allows enrolled agents to represent taxpayers from any state. This federal pre-emption is based on the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that federal laws pursuant to enumerated U.S. Constitutional powers, such as the administration of the federal…

Representation Academy

…in 2021. Learn more. Member Nonmember   $275   $375   Time Course Name CE Hours NTPI Equivalent Speaker December 2, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:40 AM Advanced Exam: Part 1 2 Level 3 Alan Pinck, EA 1:00 PM – 2:40 PM Penalty Abatement 2 Level 3 Tom Gorczynski, EA December 3, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:40 AM Advanced Exam: Part 2 2 Level 3 Alan Pinck, EA 1:00 PM – 2:40 PM Ethics 2 Level 3 Clarice Landreth, EA…

IRS Nationwide Tax Forum

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Education

…2020 Digital Forum November Course Name CE Hours NTPI Equivalent Speaker November 9, 2020 Essential Virtual Coffee & Welcome Ethics 2 Level 1 Laura Strombom, EA Introduction to Audit – Part 1 2 Level 1 Alan Pinck, EA Virtual Networking / Reception Advanced Criminal Investigation 2 Level 3 David Gannaway, EA Tax Court Cases 2 Grad Level Laura Strombom, EA Virtual Networking / Reception November 10, 2020 Essential Virtual Coffee & Welcome Introduction to Audit: Part 2 2 Level 1…

NAEA Letter Regarding Reporting Standards for Tax Preparers

…examination, collection, and appeals functions. While the enrolled agent license was created in 1884 and has a long and storied past, today’s EAs are the only tax professionals tested by IRS on their knowledge of tax law and regulations. They provide tax preparation, representation, tax planning, and other financial services to millions of individual and business taxpayers. EAs adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct and are required by IRS to take continuing professional education. Like attorneys and…

NAEA Letter Regarding Reporting Standards for Tax Preparers

…examination, collection, and appeals functions. While the enrolled agent license was created in 1884 and has a long and storied past, today’s EAs are the only tax professionals tested by IRS on their knowledge of tax law and regulations. They provide tax preparation, representation, tax planning, and other financial services to millions of individual and business taxpayers. EAs adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct and are required by IRS to take continuing professional education. Like attorneys and…

2022 EA Journal Editorial Calendar

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