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Questions and Answers, PTIN, 11/23/2010
PTIN Alert: Registration of all Tax Return Preparers
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations Related to RTRP (Registered Tax Return Preparer), Changes To Circular 230 Standards
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IRS webinar on new requirements for return preparers is now available on video

A recent IRS webinar, entitled "New Requirements for Federal Tax Return Preparers,"is now available for viewing as an archived video. The webinar covered various subjects, including: Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTIN); registration; an e-file mandate; competency testing and continuing education; and preparer tax compliance verification checks. The web site for the video also contains links to valuable source material for paid preparers. There are links leading to the proposed new requirements for tax return preparers, the proposed regulations, the Return Preparer Review Final Report, and frequently asked questions.

The video and the related material are available here
Registration of Return Preparers - Update
Registration of Return Preparers.
News, May 3rd, 2010
The Internal Revenue Service has selected Accenture National Security Services, LLC, as the vendor to establish a system for on-line registration of paid tax return preparers. The system will support the first phase of increased IRS oversight of federal tax return preparers, as outlined in the Return Preparer Review issued on Jan. 4.

Sept. 1, 2010, is the current target date for the on-line registration system. An official system launch date will be one of the initial determinations made in the weeks ahead as the IRS and Accenture National Security Services, LLC, begin working together on development of the system. The vendor will develop and maintain the registration application system and address related questions. The IRS will maintain full oversight of the registration process and registered preparers.  (NPL Communications)
IRS Publication 4832 (Rev. 12-2009)