ITINs Expiring in 2018

Many individual tax identification numbers will expire at the end of 2018 unless renewed. Those not used on a return in any of the last three years expire on Dec. 31. Also expiring at year-end are ITINs with middle digits of 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 81 or 82. Affected individuals may renew their ITINs […]

Bill to Regulate Preparers Proposed- RTRP May Come Back

After the IRS created the Registered Tax Return Preparer program based on licensing of tax preparers they were sued.  In court, and in appeal, they were not found to have statutory authority to regulate unenrolled preparers.  Senator Rob Portman has introduced a new bill that would grant the IRS the authority that they need to […]

The Best Time to Become an Enrolled Agent is Now.

With the passing of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, many tax laws will be changing.  The tax law changes will not be represented on the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Exams until next year.  If you can find the time and motivation to complete your Enrolled Agent exams between May 1, 2018 — February 28, […]

IRS Revokes Special Enrolled Agent Logo

According to the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) the IRS has informed them that Enrolled Agents are no longer allowed to use the previously IRS issued and approved EA logo. The IRS did create the logo for the EA program and supported its use as a means to encourage participation in the Enrolled Agent […]


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