On January 4, 2010, IRS released the results of a six-month study on the future regulation of tax return preparers. See below for related news release, fact sheets, the report, and other information.

*NEW*

IRS video message to tax preparers. (Text script is also available).

Frequently Asked Questions on the Proposed New Requirements for Tax Return Preparers

News Release:

IRS Proposes New Registration, Testing and Continuing Education Requirements for Tax Return Preparers Not Already Subject to Oversight

Fact Sheets and Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Return Preparer Review? What new requirements will result? How will IRS monitor and regulate?

• FAQs relating to the proposed new requirements (updated 2/2/2010)

What is IRS doing this filing season to make sure preparers are helping clients appropriately?

• Text of the letter sent to tax return preparers
• FAQs relating to the revenue agent visits (posted 1/7/2010)

Full Report:

Internal Revenue Service Return Preparer Review Final Report (pdf file)

Related News:

Procurement Request Issued in Preparation for On-line Registration of Paid Preparers

Archived Content:

Public Forums (testimony and transcripts)

News Releases

Notice 2009-60 Public Comments

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