FYI: Deadline to participate in 2016 Annual Filing Season Program is Apr. 18

FYI:

 

IRS has issued 56,000+ Annual Filing Season Program Records of Completion. However, over 32,000 non-credentialed tax return preparers need to take the final step of consenting to adhere to subpart B and section 10.51 of Circular 230.

 

April 18, 2016, is the last day they can take this step and participate in the 2016 program.   

 

Without an Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion, they will have no representation rights regarding tax returns they prepare this year if the returns are later audited (unless they later become an attorney, CPA or enrolled agent).

 

IRS has sent multiple communications to these PTIN holders explaining this step. On April 1, IRS will send a final email reminding them the deadline is approaching.  (A copy of the email is attached below).  

 

IRS has created a video tutorial to show PTIN holders how to sign the C230 consent online.

 

Please share this information with tax professional organizations and other parties who may be interested.  Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447

Stakeholder Liaison Specialist

Communications Stakeholder Outreach

Work cell phone:  510-926-0175

Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov

IRS Video Portal
Follow us on Twitter, YouTube

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FYI: IRS hosts Affordable Care Act Live Webinars (March 30 & April 6, 2016)

Hello Everyone,

 

IRS will hold two Affordable Care Act webinars - one on 3/30 and the other on 4/6 -

You can register for these webinars at:

·        Affordable Care Act: Applicable Large Employers Information Return Requirements (IRC 6056) for Tax Year 2015

·        Affordable Care Act: Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (IRC 4980H)

 

The first live webinar - on March 30, 2016 at 11:00 AM (PDT) - will present information regarding information reporting requirements.  Among the specific topics that will be addressed are:

·        Information on filing responsibilities for applicable large employers and government program providers

·        Rules for government entity designation, third party and multiple employer plans

·        Filing extensions granted for 2015

·        Transition relief for 2015

·        Plus a live Q&A with IRS Subject Matter Experts

 

The second live webinar - on April 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM (PDT) - will present information on the employer shared responsibility provisions.  Among the specific topics that will be addressed are:

·        How to determine if you are considered an applicable large employer

·        What is the definition of a full-time employee

·        Learn the filing requirements and transition relief for 2015

·        Plus a live Q&A with IRS Subject Matter Experts

 

Certificates of completion are being offered and eligible individuals can earn 1 CE credit.

 

Information regarding other webinars for tax practitioners and small businesses can be found at the following web sites:

·       https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Tax-Practitioners-1

·       https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Webinars-for-Small-Businesses-1

 

 

 

 

FYI: Affordable Care Act: Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions IRS Webinar on April 6, 2016

Hello Everyone,

 

IRS is presenting a webinar on the Affordable Care Act:  Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (IRC 4980H) on April 6, 2016.  See below and above attached flyer for additional information.

 

Topic: Affordable Care Act: Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (IRC 4980H)

Date: Wednesday April 6, 2016

Times: 2:00 p.m. Eastern; 1:00 p.m. Central; Noon Mountain; 11:00 a.m. Pacific

Duration: One hour

 

Continuing Education Credits Available*: One hour in federal tax

 

Learn about:

 

• How to determine if you are considered an applicable large employer
• What is the definition of a full-time employee
• Learn the filing requirements and transition relief for 2015
• Plus a live Q&A with IRS subject matter experts

 

Topics include:

·       How to determine if you are considered an applicable large employer

·       What is the definition of full-time employee

·       Learn the filing requirements and transition relief for 2015

·       Plus a live Q&A with IRS subject matter experts

 

Register for the Webinar: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/13501

 

Stay in-the-know on the go!

View IRS webinars on smartphones and tablets

 

*PTIN Holders: In order to get your CE reported to the IRS, ensure that your first name, last name and PTIN match your account. Your PTIN must begin with the letter P followed by 8 numeric characters. If you incorrectly enter your name and PTIN, you may still receive a certificate but your credit will not be reported to the IRS.

 

 

Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447

Stakeholder Liaison Specialist

Communications Stakeholder Outreach

Work cell phone:  510-926-0175

Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov

IRS Video Portal
Follow us on Twitter, YouTube

 

 

 

FYI: "EITC Due Diligence - IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips"

Hello Everyone,

 

Hope all is going well with  you!  Please see below for first edition of “IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips”.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

 

The IRS Stakeholder Liaison Western Area wants you to have the information you need when you need it.

 

We’re introducing a new set of tools – IRS Resources @ Your Fingertips – to provide you with access to specific information and

support you in your day-to-day work.

 

The first in this series is tailored to EITC Due Diligence. Preparers of EITC returns must meet additional due diligence requirements.

 

We hope the attached resources will make it easier for you to practice EITC due diligence, prepare quality returns and help your clients

get the EITC they earned.

 

If you have any questions about the IRS policies, practices and procedures associated with EITC Due Diligence, please contact me or

email the EITC Program Office at eitc.program@irs.gov. Please do not send any personally identifiable information about yourself or

your clients.

 

Please share this information with your members, staff, colleagues and anyone who may benefit from it.

 

We’d like to know how you shared this information and any feedback regarding this resource tool so we can improve these tools to better meet your needs.

 

Thank you and we appreciate your partnership.

 

 

Jennifer Henrie-Brown, ID #1000247447

Stakeholder Liaison Specialist

Communications Stakeholder Outreach

Work cell phone:  510-926-0175

Jennifer.Henrie-Brown@irs.gov

IRS Video Portal
Follow us on Twitter, YouTube