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This press release from the Oregon State Board of Tax Practitioners alerts consumers on the importance of verifying the credentials of tax professionals and encourages them to protect their financial

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How to fill out Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials

1. Visit the official website of the Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional's Credentials.
2. Locate the section for submitting information about your tax professional.
3. Fill out the required fields, including the tax professional's name, certification number, and contact information.
4. Provide any additional documents or evidence that may be requested to verify credentials.
5. Review the information for accuracy and completeness.
6. Submit the form and keep a copy for your records.

Who needs Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials?

1. Individuals looking to hire a tax professional for personal or business tax preparation.
2. Taxpayers who want to ensure their tax professional is qualified and reputable.
3. Anyone who has concerns about the credentials or practices of their current tax professional.
4. Business owners needing to verify the credentials of their accountants or tax advisors.

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How to find a reputable tax preparer?

Check the preparer's qualifications. People can use the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications. This tool helps taxpayers find a tax return preparer with specific qualifications. The directory is a searchable and sortable listing of preparers.

How to check if a tax preparer is legit?

You can check a tax preparer's qualifications by using the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications.

What does a real IRS audit letter look like?

The letter's formatting and language should be professional, with no typos, grammatical errors, or strange fonts. It should address you by name and refer to details specific to your tax situation, such as your Social Security number and tax years. IRS scammers won't have access to this kind of information.

How do I verify that an IRS agent is real?

Revenue officers, revenue agents and fuel inspectors carry an IRS-issued credential (pocket commission) and HSPD-12 card. Both have the employee's serial number and photo. You can ask to see both. You may ask to see an additional ID from revenue agents and fuel inspectors.

Is the IRS sending text messages?

The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.

How to trust a tax preparer?

You can also verify a tax preparer's license with the California Tax Education Council, California Board of Accountancy, and State Bar of California. The IRS and FTB urge taxpayers to avoid a tax preparer who: Does not provide you with a copy of your tax return.

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What is Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials?

Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials is a tool or resource designed to help consumers check the qualifications and credentials of tax professionals before hiring them.

Who is required to file Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials?

The filing of Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials is typically required for tax professionals who want to offer their services and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

How to fill out Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials?

To fill out Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials, individuals need to provide relevant personal and professional information, including their qualifications, certifications, and any important regulatory numbers.

What is the purpose of Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials?

The purpose of Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials is to protect consumers by ensuring they are informed about the qualifications of the tax professionals they choose to hire.

What information must be reported on Consumer Alert – Verify Your Tax Professional’s Credentials?

The information that must be reported includes the tax professional's name, contact details, qualifications, licensing information, and any disciplinary actions taken against them.