Posted on 01/22/2013 5:55:26 AM PST by tired&retired
Just received this:
From the Desk of the Executive Director
As of Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has enjoined the Internal Revenue Service from enforcing the regulatory requirements for registered tax return preparers. In accordance with this order, tax return preparers covered by this program are not currently required to register with the IRS, to complete competency testing or secure continuing education. The ruling does not affect the regulatory practice requirements for CPAs, attorneys, enrolled agents, enrolled retirement plan agents or enrolled actuaries.
Breaking News from the Return Preparer Office
We just finished a telephone conference with the Director of the Return Preparer Office in Washington, D.C. The call was rather short; however, it was to the point. In summary, here are the key statements
The ruling has been a setback to the RPO program
The IRS will stop scheduling RTRP exams by the end of today, January 22, 2013
The online PTIN system is currently not available
Continuing education for RTRPs is no longer mandatory, it’s voluntary
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