The IRS has expanded the functionality for a tax preparer to update an online PTIN Account. From their Facebook page, The IRS Return Preparer Office notes the following changes:
- "Manage My Account" is fully functional allowing a tax preparer to self-correct almost any field at any time (including professional credentials.)
- A tax preparer can now [...]
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The IRS Online PTIN Account Functionality Expands
Posted on May 14, 2013
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Question of the Week
Posted on May 13, 2013
A penalty in what amount may be imposed for a tax preparer who endorses or negotiates any check issued to a taxpayer?
$100
$200
$250
$500
$1,000Answer: $500
Per IRC § 6695(f) – There is a $500 penalty for a tax return preparer who endorses or negotiates any check made in respect of taxes imposed by Title 26 which is issued [...] -
Question of the Week
Posted on May 6, 2013
Among other requirements, business expenses for sole proprietors of smaller businesses must be what amount to use Schedule C-EZ?
$5,000 or less
$7,000 or less
$9,000 or less
$10,000 or less
$20,000 or lessAnswer: $5,000 or less
A taxpayer may use Schedule C-EZ instead of Schedule C only if he or she had business expenses of $5,000 or less, used the cash method [...] -
Question of the Week
Posted on April 29, 2013
Among other conditions, a taxpayer must make estimated tax payments for the current tax year if he or she expects to owe at least what amount in tax for the current tax year, after subtracting withholding and credits?
$750
$1,000
$1,500
$1,750
$2,000Answer: $1,000
A taxpayer must make estimated tax payments for the current tax year if both of the following apply:He [...]
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Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Fraud Prevention Act of 2013
Posted on April 25, 2013
On April 15, 2013 Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana introduced H.R.1570 - Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 and it was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.The new act will amended Section 330 of title 31, United States Code by adding at the end that the Secretary of the Treasury may ‘‘regulate [...]
