Registering tax return preparers

IRS for the first time will require the registration of paid tax return preparers.  About 1,000,000 individuals are paid to prepare tax returns.  Enrolled agents, CPAs and Attorneys have been registered all along.  About 700,000 paid preparers are not registered.  Yes, Kathy and Larry are both registered and have been for years.  Starting on January 1, 2011 the IRS will no longer be required to accept tax returns from unregistered preparers.  If you are not using KatTax to prepare your tax retun make sure the preparer has registered.  If they have their PTIN will be listed after their sighnature line on page 2 of the 1040 form.