Why would they do this?
Beats the hell out of me. Why not simplify the tax code so no one needs a tax preparer?
Probably paid of by corporate tax preparers. That’s the usual beneficiary of regulation or licensure, large companies. It creates a barrier to entry that’s easier for larger companies to navigate than smaller competitors, and easier for those already in the business than new entrants. Most professional licensing schemes (laws) are just to protect the guys already in the club from competition.
Because Jackson-Hewitt and H&R Block asked them.
This eradicates the competition.
The two reps are traitors.
In the era of Trump I have learned that whenever establishment Republicans push legislation, look at who their donors are. People elect Congressmen and Senators, but Congressmen and Senators work for their donors, not those who elect them.
....Why would they do this?....
Follow the money, there is big money made by outfits like H&R Block. They are losing money to private tax preparers, so the answer today is Don’t compete, have the government complicate your competitions ability to compete against you. Buy off a few Rep congressmen and do things the easy way.
Crony capitalism on the open stage.
Obviously it would make independent tax preparers a thing of the past and enrich the franchised operations.
Follow the money. Samo. Samo.
In my little southern town, there must be 30 “tax prep” businesses ... and for every tax form they complete that is less $$$$ in the hands of H&R Block, et al ...
So, money. That’s why they did it.
Because they are douchebag politicians, it’s in the blood. Remember what Twain said about t them and diapers...