HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT A TAX PREPARER
Date:
Friday, February 21, 2014
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Make a Complaint About a Tax Return Preparer
Most paid tax return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients.
The IRS is committed to investigating those who do not meet these standards.
Here are 13 failed standards the IRS wants you to report:
1. Failing to sign tax returns they prepare
2. Failing to use a Preparer Tax Identification Number or using an invalid PTIN
3. Failing to provide clients a copy of their tax return
4. Failing to return a client's records
5. Preparing tax returns with a client's last pay stub
6. Creating false exemptions or dependents
7. Creating false expenses, deductions or credits
8. Creating or omitting income
9. Using an incorrect filing status
10. Altering documents
11. Embezzling a client's refund
12. Using off-the-shelf software or IRS Free File instead of professional software
13. Falsely claiming to be an attorney, certified public accountant, enrolled agent, enrolled retirement plan agent, or enrolled actuary.
If you have a complaint, report it on;
Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer
Complete the form and mail it to:
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Return Preparer Office
401 W. Peachtree Street NW
Mail Stop 421-D
Atlanta, GA 30308