Enhanced scrutiny affects more return preparers and increases costs of violations

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The definition of a tax return preparer includes those who give advice related to tax return preparation, and programmers of tax software. Certified public accountants are exceptions to the rule that the lack of compensation excludes one who prepares a return from the classification of preparer. Compliance rules and penalties are discussed. The status of tax preparers should be assessed to avoid risk exposure.

Interpretation and construction, Tax law

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Changes ahead for tax preparation software

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Tax practitioners should consider their specific needs before choosing a tax preparation software. Windows, electronic filing and the Internet will play a bigger part in the future. The proposed restructuring changes to the IRS and the developing technology will inevitably change the tax industry.

Prepackaged software, Usage, Financial software, Tax administration and procedure, Tax administration, Technology application, Information management, United States. Internal Revenue Service, Tax returns, Professional practice software

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