IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman spoke at the AICPA Fall Meeting on November 8, 2011, and shared information that will impact the future of tax professionals. In 2010, the IRS implemented the Return Preparer Program, an initiative requiring all tax preparers to register with the IRS and obtain a PTIN. This program also requires preparers that are not attorneys, CPAs or enrolled agents to complete the Registered Tax Return Preparer Competency exam and complete continuing education.

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