The IRS has recently released Notice 2011-6 (downloads as a pdf) which further explains its position with respect to oversight of tax professionals. It’s big
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Tax Season To Start Late This Year for Many Filers, Thanks to Congress
So now that members of Congress (and President Obama) are patting themselves on the back after their 11th hour tax deal, the real work begins:
Read MoreOnline PTIN Registration Opens
That sigh you just heard? It’s the sound of tax professionals everywhere finally breathing after the IRS issued final regulations requiring paid tax return preparers
Read MoreRoni Deutch Sued By California Attorney General
Roni Deutch, the so-called “Tax Lady” (absolutely no relation, thank you very much) has been slapped with a $34 million lawsuit by California Attorney General
Read MoreIRS Proposes To Amend Rules Regulating Tax Professionals
If you’ve ever received an email or a notice from a tax professional, you’ve probably seen something tacked onto the bottom that looks like this:
Read MoreSunday Mailbag: The Edition With All Of The Love
The week started with an offer to move my blog over to a network (no thank you) and ended with a marriage proposal (also no
Read MoreIRS Changes The Way RAL Providers Will Do Business
The last couple of tax seasons have been tough for many taxpayers trying to utilize popular refund anticipation loans (RALs). With banks increasingly unwilling to
Read MoreFriehling Loses CPA License, Still Awaits Sentencing
A little over a year ago, Bernie Madoff received a 150-year sentence (that’s more than most serial murderers get, folks) for his “extraordinarily evil” fraud.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: What To Do When You Get An Audit Notice
Taxpayer asks: Dear taxgirl, I need some help. I am being audited by the IRS and I don’t know what to do. I am self-employed
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: When Tax Preparers Go Bad
Taxpayer asks: Hi tax girl! So I’ve heard a pretty believable rumor that the tax preparer I’ve used for four years has been federally indicted
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