Monday, January 4, 2010

Tax preparers to face new regulation, IRS scrutiny

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Tax-preparers-to-face-new-apf-645691092.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=3&asset=&ccode=

One has to wonder if the IRS is also going to be held to these standards.
If you have a question and call the IRS and the person that serves you is wrong and gives you incorrect information, will they then be held accountable?
Are they going to have to pass an accuracy test to prove that they are knowledgeable enough to hold the position of scrutinizing another's preparation?

Tax preparers to see new IRS regulations requiring competency tests, setting ethical standards