the itrs ptin program breakout session - larry gray - friday - regionals 2011
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The IRS PTIN Program: What Does it Mean to a Regulator?
Larry Gray, CPAAGC-Alfermann Gray & Co CPA’s LLC.
NASBA Regional Meetings – 2011June 10 – Omaha, NE
June 24 – Point Clear, AL
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The New Program
PTINCircular 230 – RevisedOffice of Professional
Responsibility (OPR)Registered Preparer Office (RPO)
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PTIN: Who Needs One?
Paid Preparers
Education
Testing
Responsibility◦Firm◦Staff
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Right to Practice
New Definition◦Representation◦Limited Right to Practice◦Preparation of Return◦Type of Returns
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What is “Practice Before the IRS?”
All matters connected with a presentation to the IRS including, preparing and filing documents, communicating with the IRS, rendering written advice…, and representing a client at meetings. 10.2(4)
See Pub. 947
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Players
RPO
OPR
State Board
NASBA
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RPO - Role
PTIN
Registration
Testing
CE/CPE
Renewal
Compliance
Referrals
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OPR - Role
Professional Standards
Ethics
Circular 230
Enforcement
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What is Circular 230?
Enabling Legislation = Title 31 Part 10, Section 330 et seq.(1884)
Treasury Regulations Covering Practice Before the IRS
Prior Regulations Renumbered to “230” in 1921 – Most Recent Revisions – 2007
Governs Practice by Attorneys, CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Others Before the IRS
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OPR - Objectives
Regulation and Oversight of Tax Practitioners
Enforcement and Sanction Initiatives
Referrals
Stakeholder Outreach and Awareness
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OPR
Impact of Circular 230 Proposed Revisions
Responsibilities of OPR vs. RPO
Compliance vs. Enforcement
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Areas of Circular 230 for State Boards to Look At (see handout)
10.21 Knowledge of Client’s Omission
10.22 Diligence as to Accuracy
10.23 Prompt Disposition of Pending Matters
10.29 Conflicting Interests
10.35 Requirements for Covered Opinions
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Areas of Circular 230 for State Boards to Look At (see handout)
10.33 Best Practices for Tax Advisors
10.34 Standards with Respect to Tax Returns and Documents, Affidavits and Other Papers
10.36 Procedures to Ensure Compliance
10.37 Requirements for Other Written Advice
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State Board - Role
CPE Approval
CPE Oversight
Firm Compliance
Referrals
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New – PTIN Rules
CPA Non-CPA Staff
PTIN X X
Circular 230 X X
Individual/CPE X __
Firm X X
Test __ __
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Players - Roles
State Board
IRS - RPO OPR
Regulator License PTINRight to Practice
Oversite
Enforcement
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Penalties to Discipline
6662
6694
OPR
State Board
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NASBA - Role
Coordinator
CPE Approval
Public Image◦CPE◦License vs. Credential
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Contact:
Larry L Gray, CPAAGC-Alfermann Gray & Co CPA’s
LLC.573-364-1700