IRS guidance on identifying numbers for tax return preparers.

• Position: IRS NEWS

The IRS has issued proposed regulations allowing it to require that tax return preparers use Preparer Tax Identification Numbers [PTINs] as the preparer's identifying number on all tax returns and tax refund claims that they prepare.

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Under the proposal, the IRS will issue forms, instructions or other guidance that will require paid tax return preparers to begin using PTINs for all tax returns and refund claims filed after Dec...