Tax Tip 2022-177: IRS’ Annual Filing Season Program offers professional development for non-credentialed tax preparers

IRS Tax Tips November 17, 2022
Useful Links: IRS.gov Help For Hurricane Victims News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts Facts & Figures Around The Nation e-News Subscriptions The Newsroom Topics Multimedia Center Noticias en Español Radio PSAs Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts The Tax Gap Fact Sheets IRS Tax Tips Armed Forces Latest News IRS Resources Contact Your Local IRS Office Filing Your Taxes Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions Taxpayer Advocate Service Where to File IRS Social Media	Issue Number: Tax Tip 2022-177 IRS' Annual Filing Season Program offers professional development for non-credentialed tax preparers Any non-credentialed tax return preparers who want to increase their knowledge and improve their filing season readiness should consider the IRS' Annual Filing Season Program. This voluntary program is intended to encourage non-credentialed tax return preparers to take continuing education courses to further their professional knowledge. By December 31, 2022, those who choose to participate must: Renew their Preparer Tax Identification Number Complete up to 18 hours of continuing education from IRS-approved CE providers Consent to adhere to specific obligations in Circular 230 After completing the steps, the tax return preparer receives an Annual Filing Season Program - Record of Completion from the IRS. They can use this to help differentiate themselves in the marketplace. Program participants are also included in a public directory of return preparers with credentials and select qualifications on the IRS website. The searchable IRS directory helps taxpayers find preparers in their area who are participating in this program or hold professional credentials recognized by the IRS. Tax pros can also pursue an enrolled agent credential As non-credentialed return preparers think about next steps in their professional career, they can consider becoming an enrolled agent. The enrolled agent credential is an elite certification issued by the IRS to tax professionals who demonstrate special competence in federal tax planning, individual and business tax return preparation and representation matters. Enrolled agents have unlimited representation rights, allowing them to represent any client before the IRS on any tax matter. Here are the steps to become an enrolled agent: Obtain or renew a PTIN Apply to take the Special Enrollment Examination Achieve passing scores on all three parts of the SEE Apply for enrollment Pass a suitability check, including tax compliance and criminal background Individuals who obtain this rigorous credential must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years. More information: Annual Filing Season Program Annual Filing Season Program FAQs Enrolled Agents Enrolled Agents FAQs Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: IRS' Annual Filing Season Program offers professional development for non-credentialed tax preparers. http://ow.ly/wb1T50LCX51 Back to top           Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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