Where can I find specific information about the rules of tax preparer solitations/advertising. I have tried the IRS webiste, with no luck.
2006-07-15 09:47:39 · 8 answers · asked by trentwallin 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
The regulations regarding practice before the IRS are found in Circular 230. They apply to CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and Attorneys as well as unenrolled persons. Direct mail is OK, but solicitation by phone is not as I understand them....I have provided a link to the regs below.
2006-07-15 13:31:25 · answer #1 · answered by exirsman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The IRS does not regulate CPA's, the AICPA does. You can advertise as long as everything you say is the truth. You cannot put "fluff" in the ad, like saying your the best in your area or the cheapest.
You should join the AICPA and your state society. There are a lot of benefits, such as CPE, Insurance and free advise.
Good luck.
2006-07-15 19:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by extra_37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The IRS does not have anything to do with regulating CPAs. Contact your local CPA association, or got to the website for your state association.
I have personally received direct mailings from CPAs when I started my own business. I live in New York State.
2006-07-15 18:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by ps2754 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IRS only regulates the practice of professionals before them. They do not regulate advertising by CPAs, although the local/state CPA society might.
Try searching for your state's CPA society or the AICPA and see what/ if/how they regulate it.
2006-07-15 17:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by TheSlayor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advertising is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission or the FCC not the IRS.
2006-07-15 20:27:16 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IRS does not control, but the various State Boards of Public Accountancy.
2006-07-15 23:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by rockEsquirrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The IRS has no say so on advertising by CPAs except whether they can claim it on their taxes or not!
2006-07-15 16:51:36 · answer #7 · answered by Bear Naked 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the National Society of Accountants or the AICPA
2006-07-16 00:27:48 · answer #8 · answered by dshcpa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋