IRS to start regulating paid tax preparers TAKE 3

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This is a very good read and points out the TAS's reasons for suggesting the testing/registration of unenrolled preparers. However, I must say that the article implies that the unenrolled preparers that are subject of their discussion were likely part of a major Tax Preparation Company as opposed to individual self employed preparers.

See Vol 1 Section 1

Most Serious Problems encountered by Taxpayers (MSP) 3

Beginning on page 41

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[Joel]

Just remember that Mark Ernst, the Deputy Commissioner, was at one time CEO of H&R Block