2006-07-15 05:52:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
No, however, in an effort to protect the public from charlatans some states are requiring certain education and ethical standards. California is one. You should check with your state consumer affairs department to see if there are any such regs where you live.
Also, if you want to file electronically for clients the Feds require that you apply for a e-filing number(efin) which you need to buy and use professional tax preparation software.
Last year I also had to apply for state permission to file electronically in NJ, IL, and CA.
2006-07-15 06:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Mary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law does not require one to be an enrolled agent to prepare a tax return. However, I recommend seeking a CPA to do your taxes, because joe blow might not know anything about taxes. You could always learn how to do taxes yourself. It would save money. There is a lot of information at the irs website at www.irs.gov. Check it out!
2006-07-15 12:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by Josh 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I beleive a enrolled agent is someone the IRS recognizes as qualified to represent a taxp payer in disputes with the IRS. This is not a requirement to prepare returns.
2006-07-15 13:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and attorneys in good standing can prepare tax returns without enrolling.
2006-07-15 06:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you say, CPA?
Certified Public Accountant.
Education is ongoing. Tax laws change every year.
2006-07-15 05:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope....
2006-07-15 05:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋