Mission

To improve taxpayer compliance by providing comprehensive oversight and support of tax professionals.

Vision

A community of professional tax practitioners working with the IRS to improve tax administration.

Strategic Goals

• Register and promote a qualified tax professional community
• Improve the compliance and accuracy of tax returns prepared by tax preparers
• Engage stakeholders to create an environment that fosters compliance and program improvement

Headquarters

Internal Revenue Service
Return Preparer Office
SE:RPO, Room 3420/IR
1111 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20224

Phone Number: 202-927-6428
Fax Number: 202-927-8903

Management

David R. Williams, Director
Preston B. Benoit, Deputy Director
Leann Ruf, Director, Communications
Larry Orozco, Director, Competency and Standards
Diann Wensing, Director, Compliance and Enforcement
Sue Gaston, Acting Director, Continuing Education
Gethrel Williams, Acting Director, Enrolled Agent Policy and Management
Patrick McDonough, Director, Joint Board of Actuaries
Nadine McPhail, Director, Referral Processing
Karen Hunter-Thomas, Director, Strategy and Finance
Kimberly Rogers, Director, Suitability
Lisa Hernandez, Director, Vendor Processes and Business Requirements Management
Kevin Hatton, Director, E-File Provider Program Management
Diane Fox, Director, E-File Relationship Management & Marketing

Related Items:

• Preparer Tax Identification Numbers
• IRS Tests for Tax Return Preparers
• Continuing Education
• Enrolled Agents
• Enrolled Actuaries
• Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents
• E-File Provider Management

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