How do I Report an Abusive Tax Preparer?
How an abusive tax preparer is reported depends on the employment status of the tax preparer. Private company employees should be reported to their employer. If you do not feel that the problem was taken care of, then it should be reported to the IRS. Tax preparers who have their own practice should be reported directly to the IRS. Your concerns can be sent by email, phone or postal mail. The IRS also provides specific forms which can be completed.
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Contact the manager or owner at the tax preparers place of employment. Do this by physically calling them and making an appointment with the manager. This can also be done by sending a written letter, addressed to the manager by name and marked "personal".
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Visit the IRS website online. Click on "Individuals" in the top task bar of the website. In the left column of the new page under "IRS Resources", click on "Compliance and Enforcement". When that page loads, choose which action best applies to the situation you want to report.
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Give as much detail as you can on the tax preparer. Include their name, address, phone number and the company they work for. Clearly state your reason for the report.Send this letter or the appropriate form to the IRS using the postal address or link provided in the website.
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