ITINs Expiring in 2018
Many individual tax identification numbers will expire at the end of 2018 unless renewed. Those not used on a return in any of the last three years expire on Dec. 31. Also expiring at year-end are ITINs with middle digits of 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 81 or 82. Affected individuals may renew their ITINs […]
Bill to Regulate Preparers Proposed- RTRP May Come Back
After the IRS created the Registered Tax Return Preparer program based on licensing of tax preparers they were sued. In court, and in appeal, they were not found to have statutory authority to regulate unenrolled preparers. Senator Rob Portman has introduced a new bill that would grant the IRS the authority that they need to […]
How to become a Tax Return Preparer
Thinking about becoming a tax return preparer? If you are feeling overwhelmed by the tax code changes, business start up costs, or timeliness of your endeavor, stop. Becoming a tax return preparer is easier than it may seem. At least the technical aspects are not too difficult. Finding time to develop your stills may be […]